Also, seems kind of scary that this implies a future where so many people are in prison that their vote could actually tip the balance ?

    • NotYourSocialWorker@feddit.nuEnglish
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      1 year ago

      That’s good to hear. I hope he’s doing well.

      But that’s what’s often missed regarding statistics. It’s true for a large group of people but can’t say anything about the individual.

      • momentary@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Oh don’t get me wrong, I believe recidivism is a real problem and that my brother got on the straight and narrow perhaps just as much inspite of his 4 years in prison as because of.