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Bad people don't deserve bad things. That eye-for-an-eye mentality makes the whole world blind.
That being said, living in a society means existing within an implicit social contract. If someone choose to not uphold their end, it's reasonable that they should lose the benefits that come with it until they agree to and make meaningful effort demonstrating that they wish to follow through if given another chance (rehabilitation).
That's not to say that convicted individuals should be given the privileges to walk freely among society, though. For most people, there should be options for rehabilitation away from the general public, like how Norway does it. Throw in reparations for the wronged parties, and we have a humane approach as an option to carry out justice.
As it stands today, I agree with the other guy, though. The current system is not justice; it's punishment. Is it a practical way to isolate irredeemable people like rapists and murderers? Sure. But it's also used as a sledgehammer for dealing with everyone, nonviolent offenders included. It's also needlessly cruel and exploitative, putting profits above humane treatment.
I suppose you're right, I'm conflating the type of "bad things" that criminals do with the type of "bad things" that we should do to criminals-- most of which we shouldn't do because they're bad, but because they prevent future harm. I generally agree with your analysis.