Let the punishment match the offense. From LearnThat.org. [Cicero (106-43 BC)]
Nor did he use the term punishment, or spell out any consequences for clergy or bishops who had not upheld canon or civil law. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
Furthermore, from a pragmatic perspective, the punishment is all wrong. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Challenge to High School Policy That Excludes from Extracurricular Activities Students Whose Out-of-School Speech “Reflects Discredit Upon [the] High School”] Reference
"I feel like a queen, Grandma," she said; "if this is what you call punishment I don't mind it a bit.". From Wordnik.com. [Marjorie's Vacation] Reference
How about a lawsuit against them in which the punishment is the resignation of the entire Administration?. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Verizon stock dips] Reference
Whatever that punishment is will remain a mystery. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
Vote: Which punishment is appropriate for Clemens?. From Wordnik.com. [Yankees win 26th title] Reference
For them, the punishment is tailored to fit the crime. From Wordnik.com. [John Atlas: Missing From the NPR/Juan Williams Debate: "The ACORN Deal"] Reference
Corporal punishment is the infliction of pain through beatings. From Wordnik.com. [Balkinization] Reference
What we call punishment is the natural correction of our evils. From Wordnik.com. [The Vicarious Sacrifice, Grounded in Principles of Universal Obligation.] Reference
Samaria's punishment is mentioned first, as it was to fall before. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
Collective punishment is a war crime, as is disproportionate response. From Wordnik.com. [But What Did You Really Expect? | ATTACKERMAN] Reference
"Corporal punishment is the ideal remedy for youths running amok in public.". From Wordnik.com. [Study: Spare the Rod & Spoil the Child | Impact Lab] Reference
British government deporting gays back to Iran where the punishment is death. From Wordnik.com. [British government deporting gays back to Iran where the punishment is death] Reference
"Asshur," or Assyria, is placed first in punishment, as being first in guilt. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
War may be defined as punishment, which is one of the functions of government. From Wordnik.com. [The Art of War] Reference
For those that are unmarried, the punishment is up to 100 lashings with a cane. From Wordnik.com. [Global Voices in English » Aceh, Indonesia: Adulterers will be stoned to death] Reference
In some laws, the punishment is even more severe than that met to the criminal. From Wordnik.com. [Global Voices in English » Egyptian Tycoon Sentenced to Death] Reference
His wings have been sawn off in punishment by the elders, but he wishes to fly. From Wordnik.com. [Scenes From An Art Fair, Written After Seven Hours of Driving To CT] Reference
British government deporting gays back to Iran where the punishment is death by. From Wordnik.com. [British government deporting gays back to Iran where the punishment is death] Reference
If Middlebrooks makes the team, he could still face punishment from the commissioner. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Notes: Bears' Manning charged with assault; Tagliabue addresses Hoyas] Reference
As a general rule collective punishment is a principle that really ought not be followed. From Wordnik.com. [Open Rights Group forum on proposal to cut British households off from the net if one member is accused of illegal downloads - Boing Boing] Reference
Our punishment is not inconsistent with His "mercies," since we have rebelled against Him. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
Donohue said that Seldon Ledford still faces severe punishment from the racing commission. From Wordnik.com. [Driver Ledford, three others plead guilty in horse drug case] Reference
The whole point of discipline, even corporal punishment, is to teach, not inflict injuries. From Wordnik.com. [.177-Caliber Parenting] Reference
The boy's mother calls the punishment unfair saying her son has never even had a detention. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 13, 2008] Reference
Ultimately, regulating and moderating public penitence and public punishment is a passive job. From Wordnik.com. [Simon Maxwell Apter: Why Reality TV Is the Best Place to Reinvent Your Image] Reference
Can take the punishment from the blitz and pass rush, get back up and come right back at you. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
It should be noted, however, that in this court, if you lose on appeal, your punishment is doubled. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Clubhouse justice takes an odd turn] Reference
If you do, have you ever wondered if your short-term punishment could be causing some long-term damage?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 14, 2005] Reference
Lanny Breuer, who leads the DOJ criminal division, says an expert in capital punishment is on that team too. From Wordnik.com. [Death To Gang Members: The Feds' New Tactic] Reference
Non-Teabagger Independents may indulge in punishment voting — I guess that would hurt the Dems more than the GOP. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Huckabee: Obama will win re-election.] Reference
That impenitent sinners will certainly be punished in the other world, and, usually, their punishment is put off until then. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon)] Reference
My punishment is greater than I can bear -- What an overwhelming sense of misery; but no sign of penitence, nor cry for pardon. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
Physical punishment is usually forgotten within a few days, and is much more effective at getting the student to perform at their best. From Wordnik.com. [Stacey Nemour: Inside the Life of a Shaolin Monk] Reference
Thou hast been punished enough: the end of thy punishment is at hand. no more carry thee ... into captivity -- that is, by the Chaldeans. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
Jerome Kerviel would not have existed without Societe Generale, and this punishment is unbelievable for someone who never touched one cent. From Wordnik.com. [French 'Rogue Trader' Convicted, Must Repay Billions] Reference
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