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[–] fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.de 120 points 6 months ago (12 children)

I know you're being sarcastic, but I just find it so hilarious that while Romania may in fact be corrupt, this small-dick-energy idiot somehow managed to make himself the whipping boy with whom Romania will demonstrate to the world how not corrupt they are.

I will giddily await him having his front teeth extracted in make-me-your-bitch prison.

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 67 points 6 months ago (6 children)

I hope he’s treated well in prison. Especially if courts determine it’s best for society if he spends a lifetime there.

Just realized a part of that is for the workers there. If I were a guard I’d feel best about my job knowing it’s the most ethical prison it can be. If prison rape (if that’s what you were getting at) isn’t the sentence, then it shouldn’t happen. (If it’s the sentence, oh my.)

[–] fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.de 56 points 6 months ago (4 children)

You're absolutely right, and deep down I do agree that the civility with which we treat prisoners is the measure of society. Some countries more than others tend to engage in "revenge based" justice and its just yuck.

I got a bit carried away with my comment because lately my justice boner just keeps getting deferred or held over. It's been a long time.

[–] iamanurd@midwest.social 31 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Fantastic reply. I’m glad to see civility with internet strangers.

[–] Nythos@sh.itjust.works 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Since the Reddit exodus barring Hexbear and lemmy.ml which I blocked the moment I was able to, all I’ve seen on here is genuine discussion and healthy disagreement. It’s a nice change of pace compared to the rest of the internet.

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