Mandatory life sentence for corporate crimes above a certain level?

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Say, anyone convicted of corporate crimes similar to Enron/WorldCom over $1 million gets life. If you can get 10 years for stealing $2000, stealing 500 times that much should get life. In fact if I supported the death penalty I probably would support for white collar super-criminals of the like, but I don't support the death penalty.

[© tweed]

I oppose mandatory minimums in all cases

[Tetro Kornbluth]

Say, anyone convicted of corporate crimes similar to Enron/WorldCom over $1 million gets life. If you can get 10 years for stealing $2000, stealing 500 times that much should get life. In fact if I supported the death penalty I probably would support for white collar super-criminals of the like, but I don't support the death penalty.

I'd much prefer putting them in the public stocks for 1 hour each day of the rest of the lives. Oh, and to be banned from any management position and forced to pay off the debt.

[Jake]

I oppose jail sentences for white collar or corporate crimes.

[Verily]

I'm not a fan of mandatory sentences in general (but the idea of forcing them to pay off the debt is... intriguing).

[Tetro Kornbluth]

I'm not a fan of mandatory sentences in general (but the idea of forcing them to pay off the debt is... intriguing).

Ever heard of Hyperbole? It's a fantastic invention. You should use it some time: As you can see here: Wiki: Hyperbole

Though in general I tend to agree with this statement:

I oppose jail sentences for white collar or corporate crimes.

Not entirely sure on what is the best alternative though.

[Lief 🗽]

I oppose mandatory sentencing. Juries/judges should decide punishments based on the specific facts of the specific case, not some over-reaching law.

[Ban my account ffs!]

Yes.  If you commit the crime above 5,000 feet or above the 5th floor, you deserve a life sentence.  Scum.

[Verily]

I'm not a fan of mandatory sentences in general (but the idea of forcing them to pay off the debt is... intriguing).

Ever heard of Hyperbole? It's a fantastic invention. You should use it some time: As you can see here: Wiki: Hyperbole

I'm not sure why you're attacking me. I was well-aware that you were making a hyperbolic statement. There's no need to be a smart-ass.

[Tetro Kornbluth]

I'm not a fan of mandatory sentences in general (but the idea of forcing them to pay off the debt is... intriguing).

Ever heard of Hyperbole? It's a fantastic invention. You should use it some time: As you can see here: Wiki: Hyperbole

I'm not sure why you're attacking me. I was well-aware that you were making a hyperbolic statement. There's no need to be a smart-ass.

Sorry man, I thought you taking my post seriously. That and me failing hardcore at being the funny.

[John Dibble]

No, of course not. Life sentences should generally be reserved for those who pose a real danger to society. The white collar crimes you describe should involve some jail time as well as some multiple of the money they illegally gained be fined to them.

[Democratic Hawk]

If you can get 10 years for stealing $2000, stealing 500 times that much should get life

Thinking of it like that, I would but I really think custodial sentences should be primarily for those who, by their violent actions, pose a grave danger to society

Of course, depending on the wider negative impact on society, those guilty of 'white collar' financial felonies should serve some jail time. I have a grim opinion of tax evasion, since widescale evasion of taxes reduce government revenue; thereby, undermining public services

Dave

[WalterMitty]

im opposed to any and all mandatory sentencing....EXCEPT  first degree murder.  i dont have a problem with those convicted of first degree murder being sentenced to mandatory life.

[Person Man]

No mandatory life sentences, but life sentence without parole should be on the table.

[Person Man]

I oppose jail sentences for white collar or corporate crimes.

I guess massive, non-violent theft is a conservative value. *shrugs*

[AkSaber]

No, but there needs to be mandatory restitution. Like double what they stole.

Yes.  If you commit the crime above 5,000 feet or above the 5th floor, you deserve a life sentence.  Scum.

LOL!!!!

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

No - life's a little harsh - and you're talking to somebody who doesn't normally mind harsh punishments.