Oddly enough, Western European countries don't have this problem, and have a significantly lower recidivism rate. Perhaps ask them how they do it? I believe th

Oddly enough, Western European countries don't have this problem, and have a significantly lower recidivism rate. Perhaps ask them how they do it? I believe there are even documentaries now that explore justice systems in various countries. This is not to attack you or anything, but rather to highlight a cultural divide. To European ears this kind of question feels like it's right up there with "What else can you do but behead a man who runs off with your daughter?" It's really jarring to hear, and makes one think that such a culture is incredibly backwards and barbaric...