Perhaps, but the issue is more that some people can't skip jail. No one should be in jail - they're innocent. It's a imperfect solution necessary because some p

Perhaps, but the issue is more that some people can't skip jail. No one should be in jail - they're innocent. It's a imperfect solution necessary because some people will flee, or commit further crimes (possibly retaliatory). Bail is just an easy "solution" - a financial hostage. For people with nothing to lose, it's hard to find a way to encourage good behavior before trial.