Record-high ratio of Americans in prison

Comment #8

justxploring — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:51:35 GMT

From News of the Weird ... "In Texas convicted murderer David Lee Herman slashed his throat on April 1, 1997, a day before his execution, but was patched up and given his lethal injection one day late." <br

Comment #7

Rick G — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:53:21 GMT

Justx, I agree the only thing that I can see legalized to be bought at the local liquor store is pot. I don't want to see crack, meth, heroin or cocaine sold over the counter. Decriminalize those drugs and legalize pot. The decriminalization will have the same effect as legalization without making it readily available.

Comment #6

pacattack05 — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:15:52 GMT

As for petty crimes like drug possesion, one more hypocricy after another. More people are killed due to alchohol related incidents than all the drugs put together. And alchohol is legal. Give me a break already with this crap. It boils down to people in high places leaning the majority favor with money...that's all. If anyone believes otherwise, please wake up! Too may consultants, too many lawyers, and too many stupid laws.

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Tenaj — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:57:00 GMT

And what makes it more interesting - our penal system doesn't reform.

Comment #4

justxploring — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:14:05 GMT

The problem with overcrowding is that the really bad guys get out too soon. I agree that violent offenders need to be incarcerated more than non-violent, but there are also "signs" and monsters like John Couey should never be set free. Jessica would still be alive today if this creature was exterminated the first time. Also, many people don't think a DUI is a big deal until a loved one is killed by a drunk driver. A slap on the wrist just ain't gonna do it. It's tough to say who should... [ More ]

Comment #3

time*treat — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:02:07 GMT

When you consider the amount of raw material (bricks, steel, & cement) that goes into the construction of prisons, the wages of those who build the prisons, the cost of the lavatories, showers, & beds - and there is at least one publicly traded company (listing fees ain't cheap) that 'manages' prisons ...well, there's great incentive in maintaining the status quo. Cui bono?

Comment #2

jarasan — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:55:24 GMT

Rick G: The police would have to start doing dangerous work, like capturing murderers, rapists, illegals, violent gang members, this might be a little too much to ask. The whole drug thing should be legalized and taxed. It would increase tax revenues, remove the black market, reduce violence, and make plenty o' room in the jails for real criminals all in one fell swoop. The key with what you propose is removing the black market, once that is gone, no more drug wars anywhere, just like prohibition, it won't create any more users, they're going to use anyway.... [ More ]

Comment #1

Rick G — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:36:50 GMT

Prisons should only be populated by those who have committed violent crimes.

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