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Originally Posted by Schroeder
Now, I'm definitely more of an optimist than most on this site, but I see the judge's actions from a different viewpoint. While the other traits of a good judge you have are most certainly correct, I also feel that it is a judge's job to lay down a punishment that is going to stop further problems, as well. If the standard punishments aren't going to have an effect, the judge has an obligation to herself, to the convicted, and to society to do her best (within reason) to make sure the crimes don't happen again.
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It is a Judge's duty to conduct sentencing and issue legislatively prescribed punishment. Creativity has no place in the judicial system.