Sounds a bit strange for the land of the free ? doesn't it ?
2007-05-10 06:32:46 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because we imprison non violent drug offenders and have the worlds largest drug using population.
US makes up 4% of the world population, but accounts for 1/3 of the worlds drug abuse.
2007-05-10 06:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
We also have a very large population.
And countries with a population as large or larger, ( India, China,etc) aren't about to give out these statistics.
So, your comment overlooks a lot of things.You need more facts.
What % of the population is in prison here,compared to what % of the population of, say, Greece, being in prison.
This way people have something to compare . And you might be able to get an answer which proves your point.
I can answer your question by saying " we have one of the world's largest populations."
How many people don't know this? Not many.
Why am I answering you like this. Hopefully, to teach you why when you make a statement you should be able to back it up .
2007-05-10 06:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom comes with responsibility..
The responsibility follow the laws and regulations, the responsibilty to pay the penalty for breaking laws and regulations..
Being the land of the free does not mean a citizen is free to do anything and everything.. Laws must still be followed or penalties must be payed...
2007-05-10 06:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the government doesn't know how to handle criminals.
They fill up the jail cells with petty thieves, when it doesn't do any good to lock someone up for a month or two, (wasting the taxpayer's money) have them pay a fine to the STATE, even though the state wasn't the one that got hurt, then just let them go.
Thieves should just pay restitution to whoever they stole from, not the State, and certainly not the jail.
And murderers who kill innocent people just get locked up for life. More people in the jail cells; when they deserve the death penalty.
And if you're going to lock someone up, don't give them cable tv and the opportunity to get a college degree without even paying for it! Make them work, and get them to change.
2007-05-10 06:40:06 · answer #4 · answered by Red 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. We have people in prison because they broke the law. We live in a free country. You are free to do as you please until you break a law. This is not a difficult concept. If you think there are laws that need to be changed then work within the system to change them.
2007-05-10 06:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by Matt 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because we have one of the worlds largest populations.
2007-05-10 06:38:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Drugs
2007-05-10 06:36:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
because marijuana is illegal and marijuana busts are easy because a stoner is passive. Great way for a cop to advance, lots of "drug" busts under his belt and many otherwise law abiding citizens with records. FYI: the prison population has tripled since the DEA came into being.
2007-05-10 06:37:36 · answer #8 · answered by Alan S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Drugs are illegal,
overpolicing in poor neighborhoods,
lack of resources for underpriviliged individuals,
no proper rehabilitation programs for inmates,
prisons make money on incarcerating people therefore they lobby for harsher sentences and tougher laws. There are more but I am ok with just noting these.
2007-05-10 06:40:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because prison is big business.Look on the stock market.The Prisons Exchange Corporation.6 billion dollars it made last year.Is on track to shatter that record this year
2007-05-10 06:37:42 · answer #10 · answered by kenneth h 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋