It is not plausible that a fixed-term alternative would be the smaller of the two numbers. Discrimination is a serious issue, but orthogonal to this mode of se

It is not plausible that a fixed-term alternative would be the smaller of the two numbers. Discrimination is a serious issue, but orthogonal to this mode of sentencing. The possibility of parole is generally regarded as a progressive measure, and abolishing it would not help with the discrimination problem.