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Re:First Maine inmate enrolled in graduate school conducts r... by MrsPeaches on Tuesday January 28, 2020 @07:17PM (#22175726)
This is an interesting thought though the math in final sentence feels off.
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Re:First Maine inmate enrolled in graduate school conducts r... by jackfoxy on Tuesday January 28, 2020 @07:22PM (#22175757)
we reduce muggings by 80% of that individual's potential to commit muggings
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Re:First Maine inmate enrolled in graduate school conducts r... by tropo on Tuesday January 28, 2020 @07:31PM (#22175821)
Yes. We also keep other individuals in prison. If they are similar (once per week, 80% in prison) then the 80% applies in general.

The numbers vary and the specific values are unimportant to understanding the basic idea. The point is that keeping criminals away from victims is how we actually reduce crime.

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