What to do with the bad guys? Has this question not followed us through history? This story was an exercise, but I don't have an answer. As you suggest,
The problem is that the system can be corrupted for power and profit
Just one of the problems. I think the first problem will be defining who the bad guys are.
In England they used to hang people for stealing a pewter spoon.
Then, we have the problem (in the U.S.) of an unreliable justice system. The courts are notoriously weighted against the accused,who, lacking resources for defense, often are punished though not guilty.
Actually identifying, with 100% certainty, the true evildoers, and dispatching them to space, might not be a terrible idea. Beats the death penalty. Of course, people should always be given the option of death over banishment. This would of course be more economical 😄
A grim and great tale
Thank you!! My son didn't like it, but I published anyway. My husband liked it so this was a split decision and I was the tiebreaker.
I know you've been traveling. That's great. Those days are over for me, but there are few experiences more enriching than travel.
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Our ancestors had some quirky behaviors that ironically would now be considered crimes.
Absolutely!