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Which has been ruled by the Supreme Court to be cruel and unusual punishment?

jail for petty theft


jail for minor crimes


jail for narcotics addiction


jail for narcotics possession

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The answer is: Jail for narcotic addiction

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User SimonBarker
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The correct answer is jail for narcotics addiction.

Jailing addicts would result in a withdrawal, which would be cruel and painful for the inmate, having similar effect to physical torture once they wouldn't have any kind of treatment. They might be considered a sick person instead of a criminal, who needs to get proper care, not be thrown in jail.

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