Post by ofrancesconi on Feb 16, 2021 21:13:31 GMT
State the problem as clearly as you can. Consider the following as you work on this question:
The problem is: does Doris deserve clemency?
• The values and point of view of Doris Drugdealer.
Doris values her family and trying to be a model citizen. She acknowledges that she had a bad past and is grateful for every day of her freedom.
• The values and point of view of her husband, children, and neighbors.
Those around her also see her as a good human and a person of ‘the highest integrity and compassion’. They believe she has worked hard to turn her life around.
• The legal and societal issues.
She did not serve her time, as everyone else should. The legal system believes that she committed a crime and should be held responsible for that, along with every other person who does wrong.
After thinking critically about the situation, what is your point of view?
Legally, she should see her sentence through. She was sentenced to 10 year imprisonment so that is what she needs to serve.
Ethically, I do not believe she should serve her prison term. Firstly, 10-20 years for selling $200 worth of heroin seems excessive. Secondly, she was not charged for any other crimes – ever. Doris has led a life of volunteering, caring for her family and being a ‘model citizen’. She has paid her time in other ways. For example, living in fear of getting caught, living with a lie, and scared of the impacts her past would have on her family.
Should the governor grant her clemency? Why or why not?
Yes, the governor should at least reduce her sentence. Critically, she has not served her allocated time. She also did the wrong thing by breaking out jail. If the law finds her guilty, then she needs to pay the price. However, she has proven to be a good citizen over 20 years so why waste tax payer’s money?
What questions did you ask yourself to arrive at your answer?
• What’s logical here and why? Why was her sentence so extreme? Are there other factors at play? For example, her grandfather helped her break-out, which seemed odd. Why did she break-out? What have undercover drug officers found and how true is this information? How was she able to stay under the radar for so long?
Do you have any biases that inform your thinking?
‘Feature positive effect’ was definitely one of my biases. Being emotional rather than rational, mainly because as a mother I can emphasize who horrible it would be to have to go to jail and leave your family behind over something you did when you were a silly young teenager.
The problem is: does Doris deserve clemency?
• The values and point of view of Doris Drugdealer.
Doris values her family and trying to be a model citizen. She acknowledges that she had a bad past and is grateful for every day of her freedom.
• The values and point of view of her husband, children, and neighbors.
Those around her also see her as a good human and a person of ‘the highest integrity and compassion’. They believe she has worked hard to turn her life around.
• The legal and societal issues.
She did not serve her time, as everyone else should. The legal system believes that she committed a crime and should be held responsible for that, along with every other person who does wrong.
After thinking critically about the situation, what is your point of view?
Legally, she should see her sentence through. She was sentenced to 10 year imprisonment so that is what she needs to serve.
Ethically, I do not believe she should serve her prison term. Firstly, 10-20 years for selling $200 worth of heroin seems excessive. Secondly, she was not charged for any other crimes – ever. Doris has led a life of volunteering, caring for her family and being a ‘model citizen’. She has paid her time in other ways. For example, living in fear of getting caught, living with a lie, and scared of the impacts her past would have on her family.
Should the governor grant her clemency? Why or why not?
Yes, the governor should at least reduce her sentence. Critically, she has not served her allocated time. She also did the wrong thing by breaking out jail. If the law finds her guilty, then she needs to pay the price. However, she has proven to be a good citizen over 20 years so why waste tax payer’s money?
What questions did you ask yourself to arrive at your answer?
• What’s logical here and why? Why was her sentence so extreme? Are there other factors at play? For example, her grandfather helped her break-out, which seemed odd. Why did she break-out? What have undercover drug officers found and how true is this information? How was she able to stay under the radar for so long?
Do you have any biases that inform your thinking?
‘Feature positive effect’ was definitely one of my biases. Being emotional rather than rational, mainly because as a mother I can emphasize who horrible it would be to have to go to jail and leave your family behind over something you did when you were a silly young teenager.