If there is no freewill, should we punish people at all?

[Nikki1989]

[AngryCarl3]

Technically no, we shouldn't. We should be focused on protecting society and rehabilitation where possible. However being pragmatic lack of punishment doesn't lead to reduction in crime.

[AngryCarl3]

Thanks for MHO!

[NathanDavis]

freedom, will... and punishment

all of these are quite idealist and subjective concepts

there will be never be one rule that applies to all, not equally...

[thegreenyogi]

Punishing people is no use if not everyone is equal in the eyes of the law.

[Friendlybro79]

This is perfectly said.

[thegreenyogi]

@Friendlybro79 Thank you!!

[MrChinaski]

If there is no freewill, then you have no choice whether to punish them or not.

Just enjoy the ride.

[CubaPirate]

We're all just cow happily waiting to be milked!

[Bklynbadboy12]

Nope how can you if they can only do what they are programmed to do

[Paige2006]

But there us freewill