You're probably going to get a lot of flack for making a claim that (in America at least) goes against common opinion without backing it up with any sources. He

You're probably going to get a lot of flack for making a claim that (in America at least) goes against common opinion without backing it up with any sources. Here are a few. http://nij.gov/five-things/pages/deterrence.aspx http://nij.gov/five-things/pages/deterrence.aspx http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/06/05/when-to-punish-a-young-offender-and-when-to-rehabilitate/prison-is-a-poor-deterrent-and-a-dangerous-punishment http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/06/05/when-to-puni... http://www.slate.com/articles/business/the_dismal_science/2007/01/the_irrational_18yearold_criminal.html http://www.slate.com/articles/business/the_dismal_science/20... http://www.businessinsider.com/report-says-long-sentences-dont-deter-crime-2014-5 http://www.businessinsider.com/report-says-long-sentences-do...