Hardly a tech issue, but an important societal issue.
The article shows that the vast majority of crimes are committed by a very small number of individuals, in the age range of 20-35. Those individuals generally are released after a short term in jail, only to immediately commit more crimes. The vast majority are arrested 5 or more time (many 15 or more times).
The argument then is: shouldn´t individuals like this be taken off the streets for longer periods of time - say, until they are past the age of 35? "Maybe 3 strikes laws are unjust, but how about 5 strikes? 10 strikes? Even 15 strikes would make a dent."
The article shows that the vast majority of crimes are committed by a very small number of individuals, in the age range of 20-35. Those individuals generally are released after a short term in jail, only to immediately commit more crimes. The vast majority are arrested 5 or more time (many 15 or more times).
The argument then is: shouldn´t individuals like this be taken off the streets for longer periods of time - say, until they are past the age of 35? "Maybe 3 strikes laws are unjust, but how about 5 strikes? 10 strikes? Even 15 strikes would make a dent."