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SUE Speaks's avatar

A fine rundown! It is heartbreaking that we so prefer our pounds of flesh to any humanitarian considerations. It's the wall we have hit in our country that's running on economics instead of on caring. And we have such a first rate alternative to our prison system in Norway's justice system, where the greater good is the standard and the results are a 20% recidivism rate instead of more than 70%: "This could be a game changer": https://suzannetaylor.substack.com/p/this-could-be-a-game-changer

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Beth Shelburne's avatar

Thank you for your thoughts, Suzanne! I look forward to reading this post.

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Penny J Leisch's avatar

We all have to admit we make mistakes, and no system is perfect. With that in mind, no system should take a life.

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Julie Godwin's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing Steve Perkins’ case with the world!!

#JusticeForStevePerkins is the hashtag to follow for more updates & posts concerning his murder!!

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Sherrie chaney's avatar

Always great reporting ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Beth Shelburne's avatar

Thanks so much, Sherrie!

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