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Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
We put way too many people in prison, I think that is something that you and I can agree on. But the problem really isn't with the number of bankers laundering money, securities dealers conning clients, or fat cats violating campagin finance laws. That's not the problem at all.
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I agree 100%. I'm just replying to the categories he offered.
I'd eliminate almost all vice crimes and make them summary fines. I'd eliminate all of the criminal penalties for non-payment of fines as well. Those trap the poor in debtors' prisons.
Three strikes laws? Gone. All of them.
Laws that criminalize negligent behavior, like the law used to prosecute that ex-felon for voting in TX (in violation of some bizarre statute) should be eliminated.
The list could go on forever, but yes -- I believe we're very much on the same page here.
