Barbella
Senator
Most importantly, I don't think simple possession of drugs should result in any prison sentence, ever. That, alone, would probably empty half of our prisons in one day.
I question the need for non-violent offenders to be imprisoned along with hard-core, violent criminals in the first place. There's absolutely nothing to be gained by doing that, not for the prisoner, and not for society. There has to be a better way to deal with those who steal a loaf of bread or even a whole bakery.. or smoke a joint... or jaywalk... LOL.... as long as it's a victimless crime and no one got hurt by it. And just to pre-empt any remarks like 'there's always a victim' I say bah. Punish them some other way... make them paint a building, pick up garbage on the side of the road, bale hay, make them do community service for 20 years or whatever fits the crime... but putting them in a cage with murderers, rapists, and child abusers doesn't serve anyone or anything.
I don't know what is, but apparently, some people smarter than myself are working on it... and I sincerely hope they reach a humane, sane, practical solution.
I know, I know, lefties... you hate Kushner, but read the article, he's dedicated and he cares about this issue, even if it is for personal reasons. Take it... those prisoners need all the help they can get.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/jared-kushner-helps-trump-pave-rare-bipartisan-path-to-big-win
I question the need for non-violent offenders to be imprisoned along with hard-core, violent criminals in the first place. There's absolutely nothing to be gained by doing that, not for the prisoner, and not for society. There has to be a better way to deal with those who steal a loaf of bread or even a whole bakery.. or smoke a joint... or jaywalk... LOL.... as long as it's a victimless crime and no one got hurt by it. And just to pre-empt any remarks like 'there's always a victim' I say bah. Punish them some other way... make them paint a building, pick up garbage on the side of the road, bale hay, make them do community service for 20 years or whatever fits the crime... but putting them in a cage with murderers, rapists, and child abusers doesn't serve anyone or anything.
I don't know what is, but apparently, some people smarter than myself are working on it... and I sincerely hope they reach a humane, sane, practical solution.
I know, I know, lefties... you hate Kushner, but read the article, he's dedicated and he cares about this issue, even if it is for personal reasons. Take it... those prisoners need all the help they can get.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/jared-kushner-helps-trump-pave-rare-bipartisan-path-to-big-win