1 in 100 . . . (NS)

[BobcatBenny]

1 in 100 Americans are in jail or prison.

Wow! :(

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23392251

Is it that we have become that bad? . . . or has our legal and criminal justice system become unbearable?

[AP Panther Fan]

Good article...I think Texas might be getting it right.

I think the last paragraph says it best....

“These sad facts reflect a very distorted set of national priorities,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, referring to the full report. “Perhaps, if we adequately invested in our children and in education, kids who now grow up to be criminals could become productive workers and taxpayers.”