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I have heard that the United States has more people locked up in prison than any other country in the world. I think it could be because that country has too many regulations. It is hard not to break the law because there are too many laws there. What do YOU think? What is it like in your country?
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10/24/2009 12:50 pm |
It's not that there are too many laws and regulations, but rather the emphasis on incarceration as a punishment for a whole range of crimes which would be dealt with on a non-custodial basis in many other countries. Here in Spain, for example, you are given an on-the-spot fine for cocaine use, not arrested and thrown into prison to await your trial.
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10/24/2009 1:31 pm |
In the Netherands there are many regulations as well, but punishment is way softer here... House arrest or some alternative punishment (which one even get paid for) aren't uncommon. Legal softdrugs and "slap on the wrist" policy on the stronger stuff doesn't help filling our jails either.
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10/24/2009 4:06 pm |
I have given up thinking it gives me a headache Its easy to blame others but its hard to stand up and say you failed [10:34 AM]
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10/24/2009 6:26 pm |
did you try to search in u tube about dancing inmates here in my place? the most beautiful view is the one I share with you
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10/24/2009 11:24 pm |
Its pretty much the same in the UK, and its just the most visible effect of the mechanisms of government being set on a path of excluding whole sections of society. It is easier to rule if you can blame all the problems on the poorest, most disenfranchised and powerless sections of society, rather than actually accepting responsibility.
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 10/24/2009 11:45 pm |
I sure wish the U.S. would follow some other countries, decriminalize the softcore drugs, reduce the prison populations, tax it, create a profit and jobs.
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10/25/2009 2:10 am |
i think there's some questionable laws in every country. but dont wanna talk about it. it gives me headache as well.   happy weekend DB!  "Running In Heels..." 
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10/25/2009 5:44 am |
There is at least some prospect to achieve relative justice in a country that has a government of laws, instead of men, Balti. Have a nice Sunday! 
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10/25/2009 10:17 am |
in my country, bail's cheap... yet we still have full-house jails "when much is taken, something is returned." terry pratchett
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10/25/2009 1:29 pm |
It is so obvious...Anyone that is a loon... goes to the United states.
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10/25/2009 9:09 pm |
In the USA the prisons are overfilled with cocaine users. Here in Singapore, the government doesn't muck about with them, they hang them at dawn. It's nice to be insane when No one is watching
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10/26/2009 8:20 am |
Makes me think of Shawshank Redemption.... where do we as a society find the right balance of justice in any country? While living in the UK, cameras did alot of the police work...you know, you can't argue with video...I think it does prevent some crime. Also, the laws regarding firearms is very strict. Jury is still out on that one. Great post....take care always, Laura One knows when happiness is found, when one no longer seeks it.  
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10/26/2009 8:52 am |
It's not that there are too many laws and regulations, but rather the emphasis on incarceration as a punishment for a whole range of crimes which would be dealt with on a non-custodial basis in many other countries. Here in Spain, for example, you are given an on-the-spot fine for cocaine use, not arrested and thrown into prison to await your trial.
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10/26/2009 8:54 am |
In the Netherands there are many regulations as well, but punishment is way softer here... House arrest or some alternative punishment (which one even get paid for) aren't uncommon. Legal softdrugs and "slap on the wrist" policy on the stronger stuff doesn't help filling our jails either.
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10/26/2009 8:56 am |
I have given up thinking it gives me a headache
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10/26/2009 8:58 am |
did you try to search in u tube about dancing inmates here in my place? !
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11/7/2009 10:56 am |
Yeah...the USA could generate a lot more revenue and make a lot more room in its prisions at the same time if they just fined the cocaine users (and I'm sure all the members of congress could afford it)! I say legalize all drugs. Legalize prostitution. Take the 20+ years of wasting our tax dollars on murderers so they can sit and LIVE. I say ship them to the FRONT LINE in afghanistan....if they LIVE,,,,your free to go after that tour of duty!!! Life is short....play HARD!!!
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