Thieves Should Be Publicly Flogged or Pay Restitution Instead of Going to Prison
Upon conviction, the criminal must pay restitution to the victim plus whatever extra amount is assigned by the court.
In Douglas Wilson’s own words: 1 quote from 2026, from Blog & Mablog, cited to the source.
Upon conviction, the criminal must pay restitution to the victim plus whatever extra amount is assigned by the court. If he has a rich uncle who pays for him, he goes free. If the theft was high-handed and impudent, he goes free after a flogging.