Does anyone else find this frightening?:

1 in 100 U.S. Adults Behind Bars, New Study Says

Why do people keep bringing up alternative sentencing and different tracks for non-violent offenders as if it's a new and novel idea every time? People listen, shake their heads yes, and think: "That would be a good idea."

We need to start taking action on the good ideas we're having, because clearly something isn't working.