The girls confessed to the act, according to police official Rizwan Tariq. “The girls said that they decided amongst themselves to find a ‘permanent solution’,” Tariq told AFP

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    Not everyone can be rehabilitated.

    Also, the threat of “rehabilitation” isn’t enough to deter a significant portion of criminals.

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        Err… yes they do.

        The threat of punishment deters people from committing crimes.

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          Not as much as people might wish. Crimes are generally either irrational or desperate, and neither of those states lend themselves to considering what-ifs that may or may not come to pass.

          That’s not to say punishment isn’t a vital part of a society, but the belief that increased punishment implies increased compliance comes from a place of ignorance.