During a recent statewide election voters elected a much more ideologically conservative state legislature. Over the next couple of years that legislature enacted several "get tough" laws aimed at restoring capital punishment, creating mandatory sentences, and removing several options for appeal of the convictions. The legislature justified these actions by arguing that victims were not being considered strongly enough in the criminal process and that convicted persons needed to take responsibility for their crimes. A foundation of classical criminology is the belief and advocacy of:

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Classical criminology, founded in the 18th century by Cesare Beccaria and others, emphasizes the concept of free will. It posits that individuals have the ability to choose between right and wrong, and therefore, those who commit crimes do so out of their own free will and should be held accountable. This foundation aligns with the legislature's actions to enforce stricter laws, emphasizing personal responsibility for crimes.

During a Recent Statewide Election Voters Elected a Much More