> Also, people generally do crime because of lack of opportunity or options, which is why many countries treat the criminal justice system as an opportunity to

> Also, people generally do crime because of lack of opportunity or options, which is why many countries treat the criminal justice system as an opportunity to rehabilitate people. I agree with rehabilitation, but I personally would like to be alive tomorrow, which is why I do not choose to live in Oakland. > Imagine if we were able to spend all that money on helping to lift struggling people, instead of punishing them. These two can happen at the same time. It's less about punishment, and more about making everyone else feel safe. If they want to create a "city of crooks" in the middle of Nevada that isn't a punishment but a rehabilitation center I'm all up for that.