Jails don't need to run on smaller budgets. We just need to quit throwing everyone who commits a minor offense into jail.
As for the guy this thread is about, it is all based on his ability to regulate his 'issues.' I don't understand the subject that much, but I don't think he should be allowed back into society at any rate unless he has proven consistent behavior to regulate his problems. That might take years.
Lots of people say we shouldn't waste tax dollars on this kind of stuff, but we're not wasting anything. Being able to work with this guy and his issues will provide a great learning experience for the people involved and might help prevent a problem further on down the road.
Our tax dollars are wasted when we have archaic crime laws in place that unnecessarily throw people into prison.
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