I understand that and often feel the same but it does not get away from the facts that harsher penalties do not lead to less crime. Of course people should be punished and punished more the more times they do things but there is a wider problem with these people that needs addressing. Why do they not feel morally wrong commiting a crime? Is it because of society as a whole. As usual the answer probably lies somewhere between the two views e.g. we need some harsher sentences but also actions to address society level problems
