Changing the law should not be the go to answer to society's problems. This ignores the personal responsibility everyone should have. Reduce prison populations and adjust sentencing simply because demographic group A, B or C is disproportionately represented (as many people argue) is a horrible idea and does not address the underlying problem. The only question that should be asked is if the law is in line with the Constitution. Any considerations beyond that should come after the behavior of demographic group A, B or C is evaluated.
In other words, to quote Jim Carrey from Liar, Liar, "Stop breaking the law, @$$hole!"
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