At least some types of non-violent criminals belong behind the bars, I would say. A very specific example are the fraudsters. Bernie Madoff type. There is some

At least some types of non-violent criminals belong behind the bars, I would say. A very specific example are the fraudsters. Bernie Madoff type. There is something almost devilish about their combination of persuasion, charisma and utter disregard for consequences. And they tend to run new frauds if they have a possibility to do so, so it isn't very safe to let them walk.