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On Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:26:31 +0000, the infamous Christopher Tidy
scrawled the following:

Gunner Asch wrote:

Not really, given that 10% of all criminals commit 80% of all crimes.
That would mean that they commit multiple crimes, no?

Carreer criminals who have murdered, tend to repeat their offenses.
So if one of them gets a dirt nap because of a convition for a
murder..the chances are good he committed others.

That's untrue. Just as an example, read this report:
http://www.sgc.wa.gov/PUBS/Recidivis...ivism_CY04.pdf

In particular, note this part:

"Despite generally held views, the more violent crimes
including manslaughter, murder and robbery, accounted
for the smallest number of offenses and, along with sex
offenses, the lowest recidivism rates (Figures 2 and 3)."

Chris, you've chosen a most northern state. Try looking at the
recidivism rates of southern states like Alabama, Georgia, and
Louisiana. I'll bet you find a whole different ballgame down there.

Or gives us the national rates if you find 'em. That will give you a
whole 'nother picture, I'm sure.

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every American should become a Libertarian."
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