Gene, I think you are much too inclined to trust the printed and spoken
word.
Yes, our criminal justice system is flawed. However, exaggeration isn't
going to fix anything. I'm quite sure that the vast majority of American
citizens, including those currently incarcerated would much prefer our
system to that of China (470 *acknowledged* execution in 2007)
The *supposed* war on drugs is not simply something that is happening in the
U.S.
#1 - I don't think being unhappy is or should be an excuse for committing a
crime.
#2 - Could you clarify this one.
#3 - I don't think this one applies. I think we simply have far too many
stupid criminals!
#4 - As to harsher laws? I think that would be all in how you define
harsher and whose laws you are comparing to. Do you really think juvie is
harsher than caning?
#5 - I odn't agree with that one at all. Our laws are rarely followed as to
length of sentence and are far below those of other countries.
#6 - That isn't an excuse for committing a crime.
#7 - I agree that EMPLOYED *first-time offenders* should be treated with a
different set of rules (weekends, community service, fines and stiff
probation/parole) but only if they aren't repeat offenders.
#8 - Compared to who?
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