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Concerning the penalty towards criminals, there has long been debate over whether the punishment should be held fixed or flexible. Personally, I think a flexible pattern of punishment is more beneficial compared with a fixed one.

Fixed punishment is currently adopted in most legal cases. The main reason for its wide application may be attributed to its efficiency and equality. Compared with a flexible approach to punish the criminals, a given set of rules are easier to implement and can avoid many unnecessary confusions in different cases. In addition, a fixed system of punishment also functions as a presentation of social justice and equality. Therefore, it can evert a deterring impact on the public, which is helpful in bringing down the crime rate.

However, those who are opposed to fixed punishment may point out its defects and argue that a simple principle can’t cover complicated situations. Therefore, to make up for the fixed punishment, it is significant to take some detailed elements into consideration. When deciding upon the particular means of punishment, individual circumstances, motivation of the criminal and a lot of details deserve great attention.For instance, a person killing in self-defense shouldn’t receive the same punishment as a purposeful murder.

From my perspective, fixed punishment is undoubtedly necessary to guarantee the efficient process of the penalty system. However, when dealing with diverse cases, specific consideration should be given to some complex elements as well. In this way, the flexibility can enhance the justice and equality on the foundation of fixed penalty.