Well, if you find *joy* in another person's misery and distress, it certainly doesn't say anything good about your character. https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2018/03/09/why-what-a-nice-birthday-present/ …
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A weeping criminal shows that they have received a hefty sentence and or remorse. That may stand them in good stead at a future review. This is the punishment side of justice. I’d rather weep for the victims. What do you think about crims who smile or laugh when sentenced?
This is too complex a topic for Twitter, but if you're interested, I once wrote about it at length! http://incharacter.org/archives/justice/in-the-name-of-justice-how-punishment-helps-us-think-about-utilitarianism-retributivism-and-some-oth/ …
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Thanks for the link. I’ll have a read.
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