Crime and Punishment

 Justice or Revenge? My Opinion on Crime and Punishment in Colombia

Crime and punishment is a topic that brings many opinions and emotions. In every country, laws exist to protect citizens and punish those who break them. In Colombia, we have a justice system with punishments like prison, fines, and community service. However, there is a lot of debate about whether these punishments are effective.

One of the most controversial topics is the death penalty. In Colombia, the death penalty is not allowed. Personally, I agree with that. I believe that taking someone’s life as a punishment does not bring real justice. It’s not a solution to violence, and it can also lead to terrible mistakes if the wrong person is convicted.

Instead, I think the focus should be on education, rehabilitation, and prevention. People don’t just become criminals for no reason many times it’s because of poverty, lack of opportunities, or a broken social system.

That said, I also believe that people who commit serious crimes must be held responsible. For example, crimes like murder, abuse, or corruption should receive strong punishments, but with a goal of justice not revenge.

In my opinion, the Colombian legal system still needs improvements. Many cases take too long, and sometimes rich or powerful people avoid punishment. That’s unfair. Justice should be equal for everyone.

In conclusion, I think that crime and punishment should always be based on human rights, fairness, and the hope that people can change. Punishment should not destroy lives it should try to rebuild them.

"Justice should heal, not hurt"