tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183447461205976739.post9023862235063680227..comments2024-02-26T17:13:18.702-06:00Comments on DemoCurmudgeon: Move over Sheriff Arpaio, make room for Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke.Democurmudgeonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336177394503335112noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183447461205976739.post-15260362346726504662012-06-15T07:20:12.828-05:002012-06-15T07:20:12.828-05:00Humane, fair, and reasonable, eh? Add smart to th...Humane, fair, and reasonable, eh? Add smart to that list. Not only are the cost-savings of release programs significant, the most important issue from the point of the public is that the less time individuals spend in jail among the general inmate population, the lower the risk that they will continue with criminal activity after they have served their time. <br /><br />Sure the right-wing prattlers are constantly shrieking about governmental budgets, that's what they are paid to say. However, for the vast majority of the citizenry, the most important issue is not becoming the victim of a crime. Ask anyone who has suffered from criminal activity and they will almost invariably say that it was a terrible experience. Now ask them if they support an early release program for non-violent criminals that reduces the risk of future crimes and saves money. <br /><br />It's called enlightened self-interest. Too bad all Sheriff Clarke has is the self-interest.....davenoreply@blogger.com