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The quote says prisons are meant to change behavior, not only to punish. It frames incarceration as a system intended to correct the actions that led someone there.
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Originally said in English.
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About Charlie Kirk
American right-wing political activist, entrepreneur, and media personality
Charlie Kirk was an American right-wing political activist, entrepreneur, and media personality. Born in 1993 and killed in 2025, he founded Turning Point USA and became a prominent voice in conservative politics, especially within the MAGA wing of the Republican Party. He launched Turning Point USA with donor Bill Montgomery in 2012 and led the organization as executive director until his death. He was also a close ally of Donald Trump, published several books, and hosted The Charlie Kirk Show.
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