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…
Read more25% Yes |
75% No |
13% Yes |
67% No |
9% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
4% No, we should build more prisons |
3% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
4% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
See how support for each position on “Prison Overcrowding” has changed over time for 7.3k South Korea voters.
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See how importance of “Prison Overcrowding” has changed over time for 7.3k South Korea voters.
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Unique answers from South Korea users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Prisoners who are violent should receive the death penalty. Especially if they are repeatedly violent. By no means should prisoners be let out of prison for "not being violent". Them being in prison is a consequence of their actions. However, maybe we should reevaluate why certain prisoners are put into prison instead and change the consequence.
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