1 Society is entitled to protect itself and its members from harm.
2 The
criminal law and the power of courts to impose sentences on offenders
represent important ways in which society protects itself and its members from
harm.
3 Society may limit the liberty of members of society only to prevent
harm to itself or other members of society.
4 Society is entitled to recover
from offenders funds to help pay for the cost of law enforcement and
administration.