Cost of Harvard vs Prison: Who's Winning?

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The annual cost of attending Harvard University is approximately $43,200, which is comparable to the cost of housing a prisoner in the California penal system. The discussion highlights the absurdity of the current system, suggesting that for every individual kept out of prison, one could potentially send a person to college for free. Participants propose various solutions to reduce prison populations, including fewer laws and the controversial idea of applying the death penalty to non-violent offenders. The conversation underscores the financial implications of the U.S. prison system and the potential for reform.

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  • #31
jimmysnyder, how about a point system that legislature could be allotted to spend on each law they write. Say, 1 point for each word of a law, with 1000 points to spend. And bonus points awarded for especially effective laws and voter confidence.

Should come up with a spinner, too.
 
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Yeah, kill off all them lousy pot smokers and jay walkers. That will make this a much better nation. The good news is that your prison population will decline. The bad news is that your murder rate will drastically increase. But at least it might save a few dollars.
 
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Huckleberry said:
Yeah, kill off all them lousy pot smokers and jay walkers. That will make this a much better nation. The good news is that your prison population will decline. The bad news is that your murder rate will drastically increase. But at least it might save a few dollars.
Now wait a minute, are you saying that pot smokers and jay walkers prevent murder? :bugeye:
 
  • #34
Evo said:
Now wait a minute, are you saying that pot smokers and jay walkers prevent murder? :bugeye:
If you killed off the jay-walkers in Phila., there wouldn't be anyone left except murderers. The murder rate would go way up, but only for a short while. After that it would be peace and quiet. I'm in.
 
  • #35
Perhaps this is why the prisons are full

(AP) A Missouri man could potentially face a 30-year prison sentence for stealing a doughnut from a store.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/07/national/main3340068.shtml

Maybe he should just be executed instead :rolleyes:
 
  • #36
Art said:
Perhaps this is why the prisons are full

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/07/national/main3340068.shtml

Maybe he should just be executed instead :rolleyes:
Based on prior arrests, it's definitely a death sentence.

People are missing the point. It is not about the doughnut.

County Prosecutor Wendy Wexler Horn
 
  • #37
My father when asked if he thought OJ Simpson was guilty responded, "I think it's a shame what it costs to prove your innocence these days."

Get rid of victimless crimes.
 

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