> Jail time is not only not a deterrent It seems to deter shoplifting, right? Seems like not jailing shoplifters is resulting in increased shoplifting based o

> Jail time is not only not a deterrent It seems to deter shoplifting, right? Seems like not jailing shoplifters is resulting in increased shoplifting based on increased shoplifting rates. And repeat individuals, not just more people. So jailing does deter. I think there are better ways to prevent recidivism than jail. But if the only options the state is willing to try are “jail” or “release over and over,” I think we need to choose jail until we can develop something better. And this will result in lots of people in prison.