(2009.Nov.06 04:48 PM)Duchbag69 Wrote: How many of those reconvicted felons had steady jobs within those 3 years is an interesting statistic I would like to know... I have a feeling that the number of unemployed amonst those who ended up getting reconvicted, would be quite high...
i have a feeling there may be a correlation there that make the statistics somewhat flawed...
I dont exactly agree that the statistics are flawed simply because I know a lot of people who have been convicted, and reconvicted of felonies.
The people who only got convicted once, they dont want to go back and I know at least 2 who have been unemployed for the first couple years they were out of jail. Unemployment or lack of being able to find a job IS NOT AN EXCUSE for those who re-offend, it's because thats all they plan to do anyway.
Of the reconvicted ones, well lets just say that I only know of one who got a job, and they stole from their job. The people who constantly reoffend do so by choice, not force. Breaking into someone's house to get food or money isnt legal, it's not moral, and it's wrong. Simply put, those who just keep breaking the law should be punished more severely.
Take for instance, a thief. In some countries, at least it used to be, if you got caught stealing they cut a finger/hand/leg ect off. I'm for this, if we set examples with those who decided to keep committing crimes, in the end we'll end up with a more civilized country simply because no one wants their fingers, balls, heads ect cut off.
