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		iztyhi on Aug 27, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why prisons continue to grow, even when crime decl... What does a 3 year prison sentence accomplish that 30 days wouldn't?

gajjanag on Aug 27, 2016 [–]

As I pointed out above, I don't think 3 year prison sentences are an answer.

Just saying that the proposed solution of a fine/30 days sentence will likely not decrease the rate of bike theft.

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