Free Reading Post 4 (Violence in America)


“Serial murderers have all reported feelings they could not control, voices whose urgings forced them into criminal acts, or sensations from deep within their minds” (212). There are mental diseases that exist which cause people to be unnecessarily and inexplicably aggressive. Rage can build up within a person, which they must take out on others in order to satisfy it. This chapter argues that it is not American society which influences this behavior, but it is mental disorders, which is a natural thing, and it is currently out of human control. Medication has been created to deal with anger and aggressiveness issues, but it doesn’t work all of the time or for everyone. Unfortunately controlling serial killers is an out of reach goal, but that is why the justice system must improve itself so it can effectively arrest and punish these individuals. However I believe that the punishment for a serial killer must be punished differently compared to an average murderer. If it truly is a condition that one cannot control they should be placed in a highly secure mental institution where they can receive proper treatment, and they are not a harm to themselves or other prisoners.

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