Crime and punishment
Dear Editor:
There is some concern that Stephen Harper’s intent to sentence criminals to longer jail time will stretch the prison system to breaking point unless he comes up with the money for new prisons. Actually there is a far cheaper way to go. There are thousands of minor offenders languishing in prisons across the country who could be released to finish their sentences by doing community work. This would free-up plenty of spaces for serious offenders. The really dangerous felons should be confined for life under military supervision in the Arctic.
William Bedford,
Toronto, Ontario
