[Moridin]

Originally posted by Gaelic: 1. Overall, criminal penalties in the USA are puny, weak, and do not strike fear into the hearts of any criminals. People say deterrance doesn't work. They are right, but only because we as a country are weak on crime. Maximum penalties are rarely used, even for prople who commit crimes repeatedly. In jail, criminals interact with other criminals and learn how to be more skilled criminals. That is, of course, in between watching cable TV channels I can't afford, while working out on gym equipment I don't even have access to or making beaded wallets in the craft shop. What we need are HARD prisons, with straw mats, no TV or exercise equipment. HARD work, REQUIRED of all inmates, which generates enough income to pay for the prison system. Prison should be miserable, so nobody EVER wants to go. 2. As for corruption in law enforcement, you get what you pay for. As long as police (including the FBI, DEA, ATF, and your local sherriff) are among the lowest paid professionals in society, you will get the lowest grade of law enforcement there is. If you want smarter and better police, you must be willing to pay them, train them well and often, equip them well, and demoralize them by letting off everyone they arrest. You see, in this case, you must PAY first in order to attract the good people, not the reverse. The same goes for teachers, but that is another topic. /rant off

Well spoken and agreed Gaelic!


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