Suggestion for next article:  Why do some people support mandatory minimums?  Get 2 capable writers to argue different points of view.    Put the articles together and make sure they are well done - no strawmen, no simple explanations, no name calling, respectfully written, engaging, etc.

I agree there are problems with mandatory minimums but like a lot of people, i have a problem with what i feel are lax sentences for serious crimes.  So how do we strike a balance like the opinion starts to suggest?