Mass or Missed?

Previously, I covered the topic of mass incarcerations but today, I will introduce my own opinion. Many have begged for reform in the Texas Judicial System, mostly focusing on the higher imprisonment rate. Although we are only in the fourth month of 2016, Texas has performed 6 out of the 11 executionsin the US. The most recent occurring yesterday, April 7, 2016, after PabloVasquez was trialed and convicted of murder and sentenced to death.

Although, Texas is ranked 36^th in the most violent state poll, I’m confused as to why our incarceration numbers contradict with being ranked in the top 10. Are the officers in Texas doing a much better job than other states with catching criminals? Are criminals in Texas being sent to jail for the same crimes that other states are letting off with probation? Are the defense attorney’s in Texas not as strong as the other states? These are the questions that come to mind when you take a look at our statistics.

I’m not sure what the problem may be but I do believe the numbers are too far left for government to not take a second look. These are problems that need to be addressed but without the knowledge, we will not be able to do anything.