why are most afican american boy in jail?
342453
You break the law you go to jail. I feel there are influences that lead these young men down the wrong path.
264884
cause american laws are screwed up .....
947789
No definitely not, and besides that, jail does nothing to reform juvenile offenders, it just integrates them into a culture of adult offenders.  I think the key to curbing delinquent behavior in kids starts with the family- we don't have the reigns as tight on our kids as our parents had on us, and it shows.  Kids need curfews, jobs, and a sense of respect in general, and no amount of threats will instill that.
981469
The child is American. This is why many foreigners do this in the first place.
386397
Yes it is, black are 13% of the population but over 50% in jail. Why? because black men are incarcerated 6x that of white men and 7x that of black women over white women. Also blacks can expect 3x long in jail. In fact I seen blacks get far longer jail time for manslaughter than a white person for murder.
405725
NO! I'm from Ontario, Canada.  Under a certain amount (grams) you will only get a fine instead of going to jail.  People seem to think we're just a bunch of igloo dwelling, gay marrying, beer drinking, potheads who are too polite, and say aboot instead of about.
643606
Sorry Inmates but I feel That prisoners are in jail for crimes committed: Why is it that we have to keep them entertained by using computers that have access to cause more harm.This also gives way to much access to outside connections from the lives that they affected before going into correctional facilities. I'm sure that there are a lot of other people can benefit from use of computers that just can't afford them. That is why we have JAILS right;;;
1033637
Some people just don't care. And some people want to go to prison because they feel they get better treatment in jail than out in society.
728307
I think its pretty messed up since half of all the inmates are drug users or dealers.Thats why every prison in the u.s. is so overpopulated.I'd rather have a drug dealer living next door than a sick a**child molestor living down the street just because of overcrowding.
524694
Don't know about the USA, but here in England, if you're doing a bit of bird, it means you're in prison!
556280
HELLO! If they are so good then why are they in jail! Duhhh
226350
Well, maybe if you son didn't commit crimes then you would not have to worry about him being in jail.  If he is a dumb a$$ and goes to jail then thats his own fault.
454627
Because they are boys; because they are teenagers; because they have an odd family situation.  Need any more reasons?
1100714
My best guess is it is based on the "innocent until proven guilty" idea.  An "innocent" man should not have to stay in jail.  But, the courts need to make sure that he will show up for his court date, so they use bail money to do so.
676461
United States of America (only its leaders, why punish people for what leaders do???) is the country that is most suited to be thrown in Jail. Mind it , not its people but their leaders who wage wars, who bring sanctions on poor countries etc which is but against Humanity.
526063
Actually it is the other way round. It is because of the social (or whatever you want to call it) 'revolution' in the US, that you ask this question at all. \n\nThe fact is that most people don't know how to 'use' this "greatest experience". It is in fact great, but from my own experience I can say, that the first time (I was 14) meant pretty much nothing and, until I got into a real relationship at 18 (I don't think the exact age is significant) it still wasn't, what it can be. \n\nAt the same time, to tell who is ready when is impossible. It really shouldn't be controlled by law, but since Americas population is quite crooked THIS IS FOR YOUR PROTECTION. If it wasn't illegal, how could you put in jail the filthy bastards, that take advantage of young girls. In the old times, this was not a question, in a good community, the family and friends, would just beat the guy to death.\n\n+ Of course most people at young age are careless. I know of many girls, who ruined their lives at very young age, because of a night with a guy. I would like to see statistics on how many of these guys stick with the girl and help raising the child. The results of this are terrible, I know from my own experience, that it is almost impossible for a young mother to raise a child alone properly.\nI just want to mention the sexual diseases, that are also a great threat.
527613
Many are repeat offenders who got sentenced for a short time and were let out of jail early. Many states are trying to pass Jessica's Law which sets a minimum of 12 years jail time for convicted pedophiles.\n\nIt was not that long ago that a liberal judge had given a pedophile a six month sentence.\n\nPedophiles are sick, and they may be wired in the head wrong and are unable to be rehabilitated. There is no proven method of curing them. They think that they are doing nothing wrong, and that they won't get caught. They are not stupid, they are just obsessed with children to the point that they are sick and twisted. It is unlikely they will quit, no matter if they are confronted with how evil their actions are, because they have an addiction and an obsession that drives them to do those evil things.\n\nThe best thing to do is educate your children not to give out personal info on the Internet, and be careful who they chat with. That they must get their parent's or guardian's permission before meeting someone or going to visit someone. You also need to monitor their Internet useage and see what web sites they have been on and what chat rooms they have been in. Most Internet programs have a history feature to see that info.