Originally Posted by
Paul Barnard
It is heartwarming to learn of the thieves being beaten. I can't help but think that will serve as a greater deterrent than what our "justice" system will dispense. Will our justice system hardball some of the criminals in this story and softball others? I would guess yes. The thieves (not robbers as the article called them) will likely get a pass.
Will it deter the thieves in general, or just not return to that house (at least not without some revenge plan).
Nonetheless, it is also a lot cheaper than sending them to court, criminal justice system, possibly jail, etc.