You're not saying anything specific or anything of substance. America isn't inte...

baggy_trough · 2024-11-12T05:01:13 1731387673

Well, I think rehabilitation is on the list, but deterrence, incapacitation, and justice are also on there.

defrost · 2024-11-12T05:05:04 1731387904

It's hard to make a case that deterrence works with the US prison system.

In G20 countries the US imprisons more per capita than others and yet still has higher homicide rates (etc).

It might be a goal or a stated desirable .. but it's clearly not working as such.

baggy_trough · 2024-11-12T05:32:14 1731389534

I think it's very easy to make that case. Look at shoplifting in San Francisco. When it's not prosecuted, it explodes.

defrost · 2024-11-12T05:34:20 1731389660

Why hasn't it exploded in London and other places that lack US prison incarceration numbers?

It's certainly a subject more complex than the simple minded thinking you're providing here.

baggy_trough · 2024-11-12T05:42:52 1731390172

There could be any number of differences. Why do you think shoplifting exploded in San Francisco once progressive prosecutors stopped prosecuting it?

mydoorbell · 2024-11-13T00:03:41 1731456221

Definitely exploded in London, especially post-covid. Source; used to work for a supermarket. Shrinkage has exploded and staff are rightfully told not to intervene because some of them get quite stabby.