Honestly how many recidivists that go through the revolving door of the prison system would hang up their life of crime if instead of housing and food they were instead faced with the prospect of 30 lashes in the town square?
Realistically, probably not many, as the real punishment is the public humiliation of it for normal people. If you're committing crimes then the physical pain is the only potential punishment and not committing crimes will then open you up to charges of "being scared"
That only works with a civilised population...
That or you're gonna need lots of jails.
Bring back corporal punishment.
Honestly how many recidivists that go through the revolving door of the prison system would hang up their life of crime if instead of housing and food they were instead faced with the prospect of 30 lashes in the town square?
Realistically, probably not many, as the real punishment is the public humiliation of it for normal people. If you're committing crimes then the physical pain is the only potential punishment and not committing crimes will then open you up to charges of "being scared"