In early colonial America, justice was tough but grew less harsh than remained in Europe. This was felt, know and contributed to the growing desire to be American.
There were and are always criminals. But in my youth (80 years ago to start) criminality in all communities seemed less committed. Remember the days when you did not fear to hitch-hike nor did people fear giving you a ride.
So perhaps, at some point we turned in criminal amount and severity.
If prisons are just universities that return harder and better criminals, it seems to me it time to make some changes for the sake of those who wish to contribute to building society as opposed to breaking it. Perhaps it's time to be more harsh.
In early colonial America, justice was tough but grew less harsh than remained in Europe. This was felt, know and contributed to the growing desire to be American.
There were and are always criminals. But in my youth (80 years ago to start) criminality in all communities seemed less committed. Remember the days when you did not fear to hitch-hike nor did people fear giving you a ride.
So perhaps, at some point we turned in criminal amount and severity.
If prisons are just universities that return harder and better criminals, it seems to me it time to make some changes for the sake of those who wish to contribute to building society as opposed to breaking it. Perhaps it's time to be more harsh.