Lawyers (and judges who are former lawyers) have a vested interest in keeping our revolving door justice system.  It is a never ending stream of clientele and money for them.  

Harsh punishments that keep people behind bars and prevent re-offending harms their vested interests and only helps protect innocent civilians... which is always an afterthought of our system.  

Job number one is seeing how quick we can get these criminals back on the street.  Bail, two-for-1 credit, 3-for-1 credit, ignoring mandatory minimum sentences, parole after 8 years for supposed life sentences.

The system is literally a joke.  If it was your loves one who was beaten, raped, or murdered would you want them back on the street quick in the hopes they have magically turned over a new leaf and gotten a new moral compass.

I read a ridiculous article last week criticizing the government for not spending enough money on food for the prisoners.  Apparently they too good for powdered milk and only AA cut beef.