News Nov 21, 2012 at 4:00 am

Condemned to Death

Radical Idea for Rewarding Smaller Prison Sentences May Not Survive

Denis C. Theriault
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Legalize all drugs, pardon all drug convicts, and expunge their records. Then, look at all the empty cells.
on November 21, 2012 at 1:29 PM Report this
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Probation is deliberately structured to set up parolees to fail. There are so many arbitrary and contradictory requirements, that it's impossible for anyone to completely comply. This makes the parolee, subject to coercement, either by the parole officer, the district attorney, or law enforcement. 'Blow me or go back to jail.' 'Be the bait to entrap these crooks who refuse to pay us kickbacks.'
on November 21, 2012 at 3:41 PM Report this
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"...has pushed Governor John Kitzhaber into some deep soul-searching on the best ways to cut prison costs without compromising public safety."

Release ALL inmates doing time for minor non-violent drug offenses. Consider other non-violent convictions. Replace them with violent police officers who've killed, maimed, raped, and other-wised harmed innocent citizens whether on-duty or otherwise! BIG STEP towards good!
DamosA on November 22, 2012 at 12:55 AM Report this

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