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Throwing a generation of fathers in jail for trivial offenses not only erodes confidence in the judicial system, it leaves children without a role model.

Like if dad's in jail, who cares if you end up there eventually.

Prison isn't a deterrent any more. In some communities doing time is just part of growing up.



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