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Originally posted by Undutchable
Now of these functions, which is most important? Since most criminals will be released again, the MOST IMPORTANT function of jail would be to make people UNDERSTAND what they've done wrong so that they can change. Also, we need to give them a REAL CHANCE of making it on the outside, and we also have to make them feel good enough about themselves that they can actually be positive enough to see that chance and to see that a new life is possible.
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I agree 200%.
But leave them locked up 20+ hours a day doesn't help. They must be keeped busy, like working and studing.
Most of them are low-profile. They could even learn a new profession.