Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Lexington Herald-Leader: 'Tough on crime' drains state funds

(Courtesy of Joe Anthony)

"What you'll find is a population increase of more than 650 percent [since 1970; "42 percent from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2009"] and a cost increase of more than 6,300 percent. All during a time span when Kentucky's crime rate increased by about 3 percent."

Lexington Herald-Leader: 'Tough on crime' drains state funds

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