Don't forget the judicial system that either doesn't punish or simply slaps on the wrist. In addition, the criminal in America is given food stamps (or credit cards), medical care, housing and subsidized programs for a range of services. Only in America do we underwrite the lives of the criminals that destroy us internally.
From the article:
The day after making that statement, Biggs called back to say he had just arrested the same shoplifter for the 57th time.