I know there will always be stupid in the world, but if the court systems are looking to cut down on the number of people in the jail systems, but maybe much stiffer penalties and consistent follow through will cause many who actually weigh the risk before they commit the crime to not do it. I'm also all for making jails into work places where the inmates produce something that the state can make money off of. They should definitely earn their keep. No need to worry about wasting money on them if they are making money or at least breaking even.