The growing opposition to the death penalty reflects a broader recognition that more humane and effective alternatives exist, and it is time for policymakers to act on this understanding.
Implementing policies that make working more available to ex-offenders will ensure freedom to all, keep our state and cities safer, and lower taxpayer costs.
Although there are multiple facets to the shortcomings in prison healthcare, employee turnover is certainly a contributing factor and will have to be addressed if healthcare outcomes are to improve.
We can better tailor punishment to effectively serve a purpose, rather than mindlessly handing out sentences that are unlikely to accomplish anything of value.
