Redemption Over Retribution

February 10, 2025

I have to say, I’m impressed. Kim Kardashian’s work in prison reform is not about self-promotion—it’s about empathy. And that’s rare. She’s using her platform to bring awareness to a system that desperately needs change, and I respect that.

I’ve long been an advocate for giving people second—and sometimes third—chances. Human beings make mistakes. Mass incarceration does more harm than good, both financially and morally. It strips people of the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Some stories make this painfully clear—like Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s, where the depth of trauma behind her actions is often overlooked in favor of quick judgment.

Of course, not every crime is the same. When it comes to child abuse, molestation, and rape, I don’t know if true rehabilitation is always possible. Some lines are harder to cross back over. But that’s exactly why we need to be careful about how we diagnose, treat, and judge. Justice should be thoughtful, not reactionary.

I’m against capital punishment. I believe in case-by-case assessments. I believe in redemption. And I believe that when someone finally sees the light, they should have a chance to walk toward it.

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