Prison overcrowding is a social phenomenon occurring when the demand for space in prisons in a jurisdiction exceeds the capacity for prisoners.The issues associated with prison overcrowding are not new, and have been brewing for many years. During the United States’ War on Drugs, the states were left responsible for solving the prison overcrowding issue with a limited amount of money. Moreover, federal prison populations may increase if states adhere to federal policies, such as mandatory minimum sentences. On the other hand, the Justice Department provides billions of dollars a year…
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52% No |
26% Yes |
37% No |
17% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
12% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
5% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
3% No, we should build more prisons |
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Unique answers from India users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Non violent prisoners should not be released if they have committed felony but for sure undertrials prisoners should be released if they have done petty crimes
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Yes, and we should not given prison sentences to lighter crimes.
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If they show good behaviour reduce their terms in prison
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It should depends on the crimes committed and decided on a case-by-case basis.
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Yes, only if they were sentenced for petty crimes.
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If he is thief or done crime which don't cost human life, dignity then he should released but it also depends this step should be taken carefully.
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