Becoming Quote by Rush Limbaugh
“It's kind of like sentencing. A lot of people say that we have a heavy sentence for this crime and a light sentence for another crime, and what we ought to do is reduce the heavy sentence so it's more in line with the other. Wrong. In most cases we ought to increase the light sentence and make it compatible with the heavy sentence, and be serious about punishment because we are becoming too tolerant as a society, folks, especially of crime, in too many parts of the country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Radio commentary, 2012
Punishment should be balanced by raising lenient penalties, not lowering harsh ones, to maintain societal seriousness toward crime.
In simple terms: Increase light punishments to match heavy ones.
Key Takeaway
Match penalties to uphold seriousness.
Themes
justice
punishment
societal norms
law enforcement
policy
ethics
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
political
commentary
When to use this quote
- criminal sentencing reform
- public policy debates
- legislative hearings
- community safety initiatives
Key Concepts
proportionality
deterrence
social tolerance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure fairness while increasing penalties?
- What are the societal impacts of tougher sentencing?
A Different Perspective
Reducing harsh sentences alone may not address underlying causes of crime.
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