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Your editorial (Sep 27) stated “the purpose of the prison system may be to punish criminals and protect society ...”

Mon, 01 Oct, 2012 - 01:00

Many would say its purpose seems to be to “protect” the criminal and punish the victims.

Michael A Moriarty

Rochestown

Cork

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