tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29085638.post2900541969412954134..comments2023-11-05T02:17:05.633-07:00Comments on Think Outside the Cage: Colorado Aims To Reduce Number Of Hispanics Behind BarsPamela Clifton and Christie Donnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873286290200378185noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29085638.post-49835503357110265562009-09-17T05:10:59.661-06:002009-09-17T05:10:59.661-06:00I totally agree with returning back to the sentenc...I totally agree with returning back to the sentencing policies prior to 1982. Rehabilitation is also a positive thing and more cost efficient. I am also a strong advocate of education. Vocational as well as academic a simple class on etiquette and manners could be a huge stepping stone for a large number of offenders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29085638.post-64537755487831985782009-09-16T21:38:35.005-06:002009-09-16T21:38:35.005-06:00All interesting comments but, wouldnt it be better...All interesting comments but, wouldnt it be better to return our sentencing guidelines to what they were prior to 1982. That alone would cut our incarceration back to tolerable costs. Also be more just. Its not the length of the sentence that turns peoples life around, its about education, also starting inmates on rehab as soon as they hit prison.djwAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29085638.post-33044278678849703512009-09-15T00:02:15.290-06:002009-09-15T00:02:15.290-06:00Let's give everyone a life sentence for anythi...Let's give everyone a life sentence for anything at all. Wouldn't that be a deterrent, as well? How about the death penalty for shop-lifting? That would help Wal-mart keep its prices low!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29085638.post-25811150811271763362009-09-13T17:24:41.378-06:002009-09-13T17:24:41.378-06:00Deport them!!!!!! If they come back and land back ...Deport them!!!!!! If they come back and land back in prison, give them a life sentence. Surely that will be a deterrent to them either coming back or continuing to commit crimes in the US.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29085638.post-90063505386809023372009-09-13T16:55:31.935-06:002009-09-13T16:55:31.935-06:00The fact is that if more Hispanics committ crimes,...The fact is that if more Hispanics committ crimes, the prison population should be more Hispanic.I spend a lot of time in the courts (due to my profession) and I do not see Hispanics singled out or treated more harshly. In fact, I have been in many, many alcohol education and recovery classes where white Americans often spend 2 hours a week for close to a year at $20-25 per class. I have seen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29085638.post-75275895715817252822009-09-13T02:08:04.803-06:002009-09-13T02:08:04.803-06:00I am sure those stats are not as accurate as they ...I am sure those stats are not as accurate as they appear since those of us that are not white or black are automaticaly listed as hispanic in the department of corrections. During intake I listed myself as japanese and black they put me down as hispanic when I confronted them on the error I was told that everyone is listed as hispanic if not black or white. The truth of the matter is I am black Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com