Recently in our Touching Spirit Bear study, we read a part where the main character, Cole Matthews, had severely injured Peter Driscal. The community has been trying to come up with a punishment that will heal Cole. A man named Garvey suggested banishment to an island in Alaska. I think that this is a good idea because, if it was a bad idea, then why would Garvey suggest it in the first place. He is a native Tlingit and is from Alaska, so he would know if it was a bad idea. He says that others have gone and healed there. Banishment for Cole will also be a better choice for Cole than jail. As the Keeper from Circle justice says, jail will not heal, it can only anger them. Jail is not good for Cole because the environment around him is bad, but on the island, he is alone with nature . Banishment can also let Cole be alone and have time think and learn respect and humility. He will be away from people he can hurt and people who anger him. That is why I think Banishment is the best choice for Cole.