These are a beautiful people in a beautiful land. Still, were we invited there?
Our economy is in the Tank, and we are pouring blood, sweat, and tears in the wrong place over there. There means the Middle East. We can not afford this war over there, and we are not winning apparently because there is not enough people to overwhelm the soldiers on their native soil. So it seems we need more soldiers and we have over crowded prisons....
There are not enough volunteers signing up to serve in the military right now.
There are too many people in jails right now...
hummm
What if some of the people now in Prison were given the opportunity to serve?
Those in Prison for non-violent crimes make up the majority of the people doing time. I have no idea of the ACLU would ever go with this, especially since the majority of prisoners are of color which is a real problem with society as well. Still, bear with me a bit.
We would have the Marines develop a special unit for those incoming. Why Marines? They have the toughest training, the longest boot camp, and know how to modify people regardless of backgrounds. This information comes from knowing a Marine. There is also the fact that those enrolled will get an education, the number one reason many are in Prison. Now, this is the deal.
1. Those who chose to serve will have to serve four tours minimum of service. When on break, they will be only allowed on base and not out running around. After three tours they will get two things.
a. for those with exemplary service, their records wiped clean and they can start fresh once they finish their service.
b. for those who served, they have served their time and are allowed to go free.
c. Psychological services are also provided and much needed, which would also give them changes in social behaviors for after they leave.
d. They will not be "getting off easy" because they are putting their life on the line to redeem themselves.
Why I think this might work is that it would be a choice they make, it would be conditional on their behavior. They would get structure, education, and a method of support when they leave. They would gain a "family" that not a gang or "the hood". For those that wiped out of Marines, they would go back to Prison to serve the rest of their time. I am guessing most would do anything to keep their butts in line to become free.
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Nancy Louise