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An Eye for an Eye

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An Eye for an Eye

Written by: Anthony Trollope
Narrated by: Sandra Loy
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An eye for an eye is a justice principle that calls for a penalty commensurate with the nature of the offense. Although it is frequently used in regard to criminal law, it can also be used in other spheres of life, such as intimate partnerships and commercial transactions. The idea that justice should be speedy and unambiguous is the foundation of the "eye for an eye" principle. It is also predicated on the idea that the sentence should be appropriate for the offense. This means that the penalty must be harsh enough to discourage future offenses without being unusually or cruelly severe.

Some people have criticized the eye for an eye rule, saying that it is too strict and fails to consider the unique circumstances of each case. A person who commits a crime out of passion, for instance, might not be deserving of the same punishment as someone who premeditates their act.

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