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…
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73% No |
8% Yes |
60% No |
12% Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
10% No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
6% Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
3% No, we should build more prisons |
See how support for each position on “Prison Overcrowding” has changed over time for 643k Spain voters.
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See how importance of “Prison Overcrowding” has changed over time for 643k Spain voters.
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Unique answers from Spain users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Pena de muerte para criminales.
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dependent on the crime and if they are a risk to society
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Only for political offenses.
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Yes, but it depends on the severity of their index crime.
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yes, but the punishment should be according to the crime committed
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They should be released from jail because they should've never been there in the first place
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