Is Mens Rea Outdated?

[Aimless]

I didn't realize that the judicial system is meant to be based on maximizing profit.

It isn't (except for prison contractors ) but I think you can argue that a judicial system has a responsibility to work towards the overall betterment of society and that's hard to do if you forbid cost-benefit considerations.

[Loki]

It isn't (except for prison contractors ) but I think you can argue that a judicial system has a responsibility to work towards the overall betterment of society and that's hard to do if you forbid cost-benefit considerations.

I take it you're against giving death row inmates extra appeals then? Because that would save millions per person. Heck, the government and insurance agencies don't even value a human life at that high a price, let alone for a criminal.

[Aimless]

I take it you're against giving death row inmates extra appeals then? Because that would save millions per person.

... or you could just abolish the death penalty. Way to think outside the box genius