On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 05:50:27 GMT, ghost_of_morphy@theghostishere.com   
   (Morphy's ghost) succinctly stated:   
      
   >On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 03:58:52 GMT, "Critter"  wrote:   
   >   
   >>> >> The very idea that they will better themselves through gainful   
   >>employment   
   >>> >> is a MYTH, little more than a FANTASY.   
   >>> >   
   >>> >Since the reincarceration rate is about 90% I would agree. Maybe if they   
   >>> >weren't given cable TV and career opportunities they'd try harder to   
   >>> >stay out of prison :o/   
   >>>   
   >>> Ah... the wonders of spewing made-up-on-the-spot statistics. Care to   
   >>> name the source of your alleged re-incarceration rate?   
   >>   
   >>   
   >>Someone else quoted %50. I think that it is astonishing that thigns are so   
   >>fucked up that half will go back in 3 years.   
   >   
   >Astonishing, but true, according to a 1996 study by the Bureau of   
   >Justice Statistics (a division of the US Dept. of Justice.)  The   
   >actual number is 51.8%.   
      
   How many of those returning are for new crimes vs. simple parole   
   violations? Significant question.   
      
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