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Re:Study Finds Increased Incarceration Has Marginal-To-Zero ... by nostalgeek on Tuesday August 07, 2018 @10:00AM (#17706628)
> The US prison system and the harsh police also contribute to violence, people are more violent because you are violent with them, it works as a feedback loop.

chicken and egg problem. I don't think US society was ever "not violent". It isn't more violent today than it was in the 80's at least.

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Re:Study Finds Increased Incarceration Has Marginal-To-Zero ... by arcticbull on Tuesday August 07, 2018 @02:03PM (#17708962)
Great, so let's call it a day then, no need to try. This is fine.
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