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Two great articles from the Economist describing the reason why the United States, despite being "the most free" country on Earth, as described by many of its citizens, locks up more people than other country both in total numbers and as a ratio of population. It talks about issues with electing judges, who want to be "tough of crime," three strike laws, because sports analogies should be used to define law, and a whole other host of problems. The biggest one in my opinion being the election of prosecutors and Judges in many areas. These articles and stories tell me its time for a serious re-evaluation of our criminal justice system.
Crime and punishment in America: Rough justice | The Economist
Rough justice in America: Too many laws, too many prisoners | The Economist
Crime and punishment in America: Rough justice | The Economist
Rough justice in America: Too many laws, too many prisoners | The Economist