Or our police forces better? Why do we have the highest rate of incarceration in the world? The latest edition (7) of the World Prison Population List shows that 737 of every 100,000 Americans are in jail. Russia is next with 611. Then, it drops off; Iran is 7th with 214 of every 100,000. One in every 32 Americans is today in jail, on probation or on parole. Are we that evil? Or, do we refuse to accept the frailty of man? Why should Spain have 145 of every 100,000 Spaniards in jail? Are we almost six times worse than Spain?
How much are we spending on housing our 2,000,000 prisoners? How much are we spending on the war on drugs? How much are we spending on helping those who need our help?
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