Parole and Punishment

I agree with Douglas Cavanaugh’s June 9 letter that prison is for punishment, not rehabilitation. I also believe that once a jury decides the guilt of a defendant and the judge pronounces sentence, that sentence should stand. Therefore, California does not need a parole board. Let’s have an initiative to change the law to eliminate parole for any prisoner. That would be another step to help reduce crime in our state.

Robert H. Congelliere

San Pedro