I have no idea, my gut tells me that they are. I am sure it also has a lot to do with the way we treat drug laws in this country, the fact that private industry runs the prisons (and thus lobby for harder sentencing), and the lingering specter of racism in this country.

This upcoming election will be the most important one in two decades, it is absolutely vital that we select a leader that will have the vision and foresight to guide us through these troubling times. Who do you plan on voting for? Why? Do you think that your choice has the right plan? I want to hear from you in the comments.