Essay 2: Compare and Contrast - Utilitarian vs. Retributive Justice

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Essay 1 Due Today: Narrative essays are due online today, by the end of the day (midnight). A slight delay will not be heavily penalized, but submit as soon as possible.
Grading: Grades for Essay 1 are aimed to be returned by Saturday evening or Sunday morning.
Feedback: Initial assessment suggests well-determined subjects with strong content, though phrasing needed work.
Fire Drill: A fire drill is scheduled today; the lecture aims to conclude before 12:00 PM.

Essay Type: This will be a compare and contrast debate essay, offering a more objective approach than the previous subjective narrative essay.
Topic: Utilitarian Justice vs. Retributive Justice. The subject and two articles (on utilitarian justice) are provided in announcements. One article link is currently not working.
Purpose of Essay 1: The previous essay aimed to get students accustomed to writing from personal experience and point of view.

Definition: A method where chosen individuals within a community determine both the guilt and recommended punishment for an accused person, rather than an impartial judge and jury.
Application: Applied in parts of California, India, and Australia.
Core Principle (Usefulness): Because the community is directly affected by the accused's actions, their viewpoints are considered more useful and respectful when determining punishment.
Concerns/Flaws (Potential): Critics worry it may lead to mob rule, overly punishing individuals, or making them