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by burntrelish1273 3113 days ago
There's two predominant end-games:

0) Recruit to a three-letter agency, putting talent to positive use under extra scrutiny and a short-leash.

1) "Throw away the key," squander his potential and make him a better criminal.

Hmm, which is better: repay society, generate taxes and give someone a second chance... or be "tough" on crime and let the cycle repeat again?