http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/sep/06/steven-russell-elizabeth-day-jim-carrey
Please read this comment after you read the article for more details on the case:
On the one hand, the life imprisonment sentence (and especially its isolation conditions) seems clearly far too harsh and disproportionate. Does this man really represent a danger for the society? Facts are that he never hurted anybody (only endangered himself).
On the other hand, this man, a smart and exceptionally skilled liar, chameleon has strong impetus.. By having no limits, he lost control of himself, self-destruction, even indirect, could lead to a potential danger...And even if he is character is charming in the movie, he managed to steal a great deal of money completely illegally.
Far too clever for the police probably, the "system" just decided to suppress the problem at its roots with drastic solution: jail for life and restricted human contacts.
Has the administration proven here the of lack its justice system's inventiveness? Isn't it possible to create solutions that are not so severe for individuals? Isn't the prize a little bit too high to pay?
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