I don't agree completely with
Hippie.
Woundweaver is right in saying
those who say money is the root of all evil have always had it. But if
crime is at an all time low, why are our prisons filled with alleged
criminals? Why do we have 25% of the world's prisoners? Why are shows like
America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back so popular? Why do we only elect officials who toe the line and blabber about being
tough on crime?
That's what's bullshit. But as long as the only people who vote are the frightened suburbanites and elderly, that's what's going to keep happening. We'll build more prisons, we'll keep "fighting" the War on Drugs, and we'll keep throwing people into prison. At least that insures a steady stream of real criminals when they get out, hardened and pissed off at society.