What do you think about this? Should all the states do it?

Question by Twilight: What do you think about this? Should all the states do it?
States may free inmates to save millions

By RAY HENRY, Associated Press Writer 41 minutes ago

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Lawmakers from California to Kentucky are trying to save money with a drastic and potentially dangerous budget-cutting proposal: releasing tens of thousands of convicts from prison, including drug addicts, thieves and even violent criminals.
Officials acknowledge that the idea carries risks, but they say they have no choice because of huge budget gaps brought on by the slumping economy.

“If we don’t find a way to better manage the population at the state prison, we will be forced to spend money to expand the state’s prison system — money we don’t have,” said Jeff Neal, a spokesman for Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri.

At least eight states are considering freeing inmates or sending some convicts to rehabilitation programs instead of prison, according to an Associated Press analysis of legislative proposals. If adopted, the early release programs could save
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080403/ap_on_re_us/prisoners_early_release

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Answer by Heather V
No, inmates should not be let go simple because they need the room. This is horrible

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