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Is It a Good Idea to Devote Entire Prisons for Geriatric

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Is it a good idea to devote entire prisons for geriatric inmates? What are the pros and cons? Since the population of elderly inmates will continue to increase, should we make a change in sentencing before they are in prison.What role does health care have in the decision?


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Cosmopolitan View

A perspective or philosophy that considers all humans as part of a single global community, with a focus on moral and ethical standards transcending individual societies.

Distributive Justice

Concerns the equitable allocation of goods, resources, and burdens among individuals in a society.

Healthcare Resources

Resources in the healthcare system, including medical professionals, facilities, and equipment, dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Peter Singer

An Australian philosopher known for his work in bioethics, utilitarianism, and animal rights, advocating for ethical living and consideration of suffering in all sentient beings.

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