Thanks to sentencing laws that have increased the numbers of prisoners serving "without parole" sentencing, I don't see how a true triage release system could work. Are all such instances considered federal, rather than state crimes? Something needs to be done about the increase in mandatory sentencing that is feeding these prison systems. I truly believe that most US Americans see "justice" as being served only when there is an element of punishment and revenge. Our culture is not known to have good long range vision. I cannot speak for other countries and cultures. Do they also have these problems? Why don't I hear about increases in prisoners from countries that have a "guilty until proven innocent" justice system?
Does anyone know if the Republican party has a similar set up? It bugs me that the DNC is punishing states for holding their primaries "too soon" by disenfranchising voters. However, I do not get how letting people vote for whatever party they wish helps the party determine its pick to run in the elections.
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