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To: ChinuSFO who wrote (135316)	7/31/2013 4:17:32 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

There are no guarantees. However, yes I think Martha Stewart learned her lesson and will not repeat the same kind of offence. I also think it was a wake up call for other corporate celebrities like her. Many were shocked by the whole incident. Prison time for a street thug who has been through the system since teen years is not very effective since they will be thrown right back onto the street with few opportunities and not much to lose. They is a very high recitivism rate there. I agree education, training, rehabilitation, and decent transition programs are the best shot we have for this population of criminals. White collar criminals are a whole different story. They typically have extended family living the high life on their income and the consequences of them heading off to prison can be a devastating loss to their dependants and to their ability to be reestablished in the same type of role. These are smart educated players. They don't need to be educated or rehabilitated to understand how things can work, because they already know. They need to learn cheating has serious consequences.

To: ChinuSFO who wrote (135316)	8/3/2013 4:14:26 AM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

If prison time was as effective that folks like you, MM and law enforcement say it is, then we would have a very very low crime rate. I don't think our system is effective at all. I have three musts for a judicial system when it comes to consequences. The system must be effective, resolute, and ensure reconciliation upon reentry into society. We are failing miserably at all three. SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday paved the way for the early release of nearly 10,000 California inmates by year's end despite warnings by Gov. Jerry Brown and other state officials that a public safety crisis looms if they're forced to open the prison gates. huffingtonpost.com