I think that we can all agree that our justice system is broken. It doesn't matter what side of the spectrum you fall on, its obvious just how broken it is.
The fact that on average a prisoner only serves 1/6 of their sentence before being put out on parole is unbelievable. That routinely convicted killers face nothing more than a slap on the wrist (anything less than 15 years is a slap, even that is generous). And don't even start on the Young Offenders. :roll:
So, since we all know that there is something wrong with our Justice System, how would you suggest we fix it?
Personally, I would like to see the system actually turned into what is is supposed to be, rehabilitation. No more sitting around doing nothing all day, watching TV, sitting in the pool (yes, there are pools in some of them), etc. Give them the option, better yourself, or sit in a cell. No TV, no books, just think about what you did. Learn a trade, get an education, do something with you life other than learning how to be a better criminal.
In the end I think we could turn the system around. If enough prisoners decide to learn, eventually we would have enough of them to maintain the prisons. They could take care of meals, they could do repairs, etc. Plus, there's the obvious benefit of having criminals actually turning their lives around, become contributing members of society instead of career convicts.
I'd also like to see some real sentences. No more of this BS five years for manslaughter, and garbage like that. Let the punishment actually fit the crime. No one benefits from a legal system that doesn't provide justice.
The fact that on average a prisoner only serves 1/6 of their sentence before being put out on parole is unbelievable. That routinely convicted killers face nothing more than a slap on the wrist (anything less than 15 years is a slap, even that is generous). And don't even start on the Young Offenders. :roll:
So, since we all know that there is something wrong with our Justice System, how would you suggest we fix it?
Personally, I would like to see the system actually turned into what is is supposed to be, rehabilitation. No more sitting around doing nothing all day, watching TV, sitting in the pool (yes, there are pools in some of them), etc. Give them the option, better yourself, or sit in a cell. No TV, no books, just think about what you did. Learn a trade, get an education, do something with you life other than learning how to be a better criminal.
In the end I think we could turn the system around. If enough prisoners decide to learn, eventually we would have enough of them to maintain the prisons. They could take care of meals, they could do repairs, etc. Plus, there's the obvious benefit of having criminals actually turning their lives around, become contributing members of society instead of career convicts.
I'd also like to see some real sentences. No more of this BS five years for manslaughter, and garbage like that. Let the punishment actually fit the crime. No one benefits from a legal system that doesn't provide justice.