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To: FJB who wrote (240227)2/28/2008 1:40:26 PM
From: Neeka  Respond to of 794008
 
People either pay for crime by losing their possessions, and possibly their lives to criminals, or they pay by keeping them behind bars.

I'd guess that is why crime is down over all.

1 In Every 99 Americans Now Behind Bars



To: FJB who wrote (240227)2/28/2008 1:49:46 PM
From: Oral Roberts  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 794008
 
A good share of it is likely non violent and productive former members of society that were caught smoking a joint or some other drug related deal.



To: FJB who wrote (240227)2/28/2008 1:56:10 PM
From: DMaA  Respond to of 794008
 
and failing to have a clear impact either on recidivism or overall crime," said the report...


Internally illogical. If people in prison commit crimes when they are let out, then keeping them in MUST have a positive effect on overall crime.



To: FJB who wrote (240227)2/28/2008 6:03:09 PM
From: LindyBill  Respond to of 794008
 
one out of every 99.1 adults, and more than any other country in the world.

"Smoke a joint, go to jail."


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