Gracy Olmstead writing in The American Conservative: In a conversation with Idaho Rep. Raúl Labrador some weeks ago, he agreed that prison reform makes fiscal sense—but expanded conservative interests into the ethical sphere. He argued that as a Christian and defender of justice, our system ought not consign so many people to rotting in jail. Because of the fear of crime, he said, We keep making it easier and easier for the state to take away your liberty and your freedom … we shouldnt be throwing people in jail for long periods of time over non-violent offenses.
Posted on: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:00:00 +0000
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