“And as another post said, recidivism is simply more evidence that we have a broken penal Code and Prison System that doesnt place Restraint (protection of society against dangerous criminals) at the top of the list of why we incarcerate criminals.”
What is it that you are suggesting? That we simply let all criminals run free with no consequences for their criminal actions? Prisons cost money. Too much money.
Please, go back and read my posts on this thread. Fair amount of explanation there about what I am saying and what reasonable and effective alternatives I suggest.