> The "good intentions" have indeed led to a situation in which criminals are protected beyond the level of protection and rights afforded to victims and law-ab

> The "good intentions" have indeed led to a situation in which criminals are protected beyond the level of protection and rights afforded to victims and law-abiding citizens. Have you compared the crime rate between e.g. Europe and USA? People who have been sentenced of a crime are people too and (should) have rights. Its better for everybody.