Lock Up Fewer Idahoans, Cut Crime

Only two states have a lower crime rate than Idaho. Only one has a higher proportion of its population caught up in the corrections system. One of every 18 Idaho adults is on probation, in prison or on parole. Why? One explanation: Idaho’s penalties for failing probation, its short-term rider program and parole are severe. Someone in Idaho convicted of a non-violent crime will serve 3.9 years in prison, 70 percent longer than the national average. Anyone convicted of a drug offense will serve an average of 4.1 years, nearly 86 percent longer than the national norm/ Marty Trillhaase , Lewiston Tribune. More here .

Question: Do you think Idaho locks up too many people?