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But Americans not safely isolated in gated, super rich neighborhoods like D.C. think tank leaders don’t appear to want “to need” those who have shown themselves to be a menace to society — as residents of Bronx neighborhoods can testify. As Speaker Rep. Paul Ryan (R- WI)56% rushes to ensure more gang members like those who held a poor New York neighborhood hostage are released back into the streets, lower-income blacks and whites, along with swing voters, are growing more and more deeply worried about crime. The poll numbers are even more lopsided when broken down: While 46 percent of whites are greatly worried about crime, 68 percent of non-whites are.
The bipartisan scheme to break more convicts out of prison as crime soars isn’t likely to put their fears to rest.
And federal sentencing guidelines need reform. It is a rigid, and arbitrary means of sending people to prison that often don't need to be there, or don't need to be there in prison that long. There are dozens of articles out there on this topic. You could try reading one, or you could just post an idiotic meme.
I know what I'll bet on.
Unwedge thy panties.....
Federal sentencing has nothing to do with the gang members in the Bronx. Criminal law is primarily state law, not federal.
Here's an example of what is wrong with federal sentencing guidelines:
A and B are driving from Colorado to Maryland. Let's say A wants to bring back to Maryland, say, 12 ounces of pot. B says sure, I'll set it up, and we can take my car. They get pulled over in Hays, Kansas. After a search, not only is there 12 ounces that A knows about, but B also has 100 lbs in the car, hidden in the body panels that A knows nothing about, and it's clear that A knew nothing about the 100 lbs. What sentence should A get, and what could he get under federal sentencing guidelines?
Under Kansas law, A could get probation.
Use versus distribution, correct?
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I have no problem with putting people in prison. Just make sure they deserve it. You, the American taxpayer, are paying a lot of money to send people to prison who don't belong there.
The bangers, the drug kingpins, the violent criminals...different story.
But remember, the vast majority of crimes are prosecuted at that state level.
Prison reform includes trying to get better at deciding who belongs there, and who doesn't. Prison is like every other limited resource.
Bear in mind, I have a son in a state prison, and he honestly belongs there, at least today. So, don't think I'm just in favor of letting folks out.
"There are dozens of articles out there on this topic. You could try reading one, or you could just post an idiotic meme."
You need to work on your bedside manner.
100 pounds in KS is not going to be probation. I have had numerous students find out the hard way!
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