Quote Originally Posted by johncar54 View Post
From interviewing people in prison, who were convicted (pleaded guilty) in connection with the Broadwater Farm riots in 1985, I can say that many young blacks, not all, were totally unaffected by being locked up.

If my impression was correct, that means the threat of prison is not a deterrent and officialdom must look for other solutions.
While I would wish for prison to help reform criminals I am just pleased to have them taken out of circulation, if they offend again then catch them and keep them in prison longer.
I would also like to see more restitution taken against all criminals to make sure crime does not pay.