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ProfessorGAC

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2. Which I Believe We Should Do...

Reply to TheRealNorth (Reply #1)

Thu Feb 3, 2022, 06:25 PM

Feb 2022

Last edited Thu Feb 3, 2022, 07:58 PM - Edit history (1)

...when the case does not involve violent death.
I would not want to do it across the board because I'd be ok if a car thief or burglar got out with good behavior.
I'm less ok with early release for someone who, even if recklessly and not with malice, took a life.

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As long as the rules regarding early release were followed... TheRealNorth Feb 2022 #1

Which I Believe We Should Do... ProfessorGAC Feb 2022 #2

That's fair TheRealNorth Feb 2022 #3