why are they so many crimes in our society today?
916671
There are so many crimes today because some people do not educate their children .   And other think that given them everything is good and is not.  We must educate our children teach them to respect and love others.  Teach them the value of life.  Another thing is divorce and working mothers that do not know how to balance life and others are just born bad.
1184181
Just because the prison population has increased it doesn't necessarily mean that more crimes are committed.  It just means that more individuals are getting caught and the cjs is becoming more efficient and accurate.(hopefully)
555669
The basic laws of the country are breaking down and that is the problem..  The police can't get tough because they get sued.  It is just too much.  People on death row for 10 years.  They can't decide in 10 years if they are guilty or not.  The whole system is just in a state of non functioning.
501277
There have always been the crimes you listed. People have just been informed of resources and that the crimes are reportable. It just appears as if there is more crime. BUT actually-the population of the world does increase.
1015888
Because we start to identify with them apart from their crimes and want to see them succeed.\nOr, we think their crimes serve the greater good (e.g. Robin Hood).
659045
When laws are not enforced, it leads to disrespect for all other laws. One of the reasons the US is collapsing on herself is all the laws that are in place and not enforced.\n\nAllowing millions of criminals to go unpunished will only lead to an even more lawless society. The future does not bode well for the US, and allowing criminals to be rewarded for criminal behavior is only one more nail in America's coffin.
789628
I think the number one cause of crime is substance abuse.  Then we can on from there, like sociology, neurology, psychology, trauma, and pure accident.\n\nTake Care
368465
because we are an anti-social, throw away society. We don't value human life (abortions) and we communicate more through faceless machines like self checkouts and computers and phones. People are disposable, therefore not worth our time or effort. And any person exhibiting an ouce of morality, kindness or common sense is looked on as having an ulterior motive because heaven forbid someone should actually just be treating someone with common decency. Many ppl would just as soon sue for your last buck than to help you across the street.
508028
Probably because our country is losing its morality due to our liberal teachings not to judge anyone.  In our society, everybody's individual decisions and actions (short of murder) are accepted as equally valid; people are also able to excuse away any immoral action they have committed (i.e. rough childhood, mental abuse, etc.).  We've become such a nation of amorality, that to us, we have no "right" (or ability) to judge who's plight is most valid and who really needs/deserves to be allowed in to the US.
739311
Unfortunately they are human like the rest of us.  They are therefore able to be corrupted and dishonest just like everyone else.  We all know that there are crooked mechanics, plumbers, factory workers, and crooked people in all walks of life.  It is indeed sad when people we entrust with public safety have become corrupt.  Lets just hope that this is a very small fraction of law enforcement officers out there.
839866
Obviously something motivates them to act in these ways.\n There may be different factors and there are no generalisations. but there are far too many people in prison for committing these heinous crimes , and a much much greater number who exploit young girls around the earth today ( and boys too ).\n          I think that the worst behaviour is built up to from a foundation. Whatever the starting point, the person must ignore their conscience at some ponit or maybe they have been abused too and do not have any consideration for their poor victims.\n      On tv these people are portrayed as acting in a downward spiral getting more and more out of control. James 1 v 14
20829
The Prison system shifted from being for reform to being punitive long ago, thus there has been a decrease in programs (vocation, education) in many prison systems.  \n\nPersonally, I think they should have more programs available.  Especially for non-violent drug/property crimes.
1012798
That's awful, just awful. \n\nThat's just one of the MANY things that is wrong with the judicial system today. When did we as a country begin to look out more for the criminal than the victim.
362185
its nuts, more people try to protect the criminals instead of the victims.  Now days if some one brakes into your house and hurts them selves doing it they can sue your ass for everything you have left.
663775
NO, it's not. It's absurdly expensive as the sentences are so long. There's barely any rehabilitation going on, and for the most part too many ppl are admitted for very long sentences who have not done serious crimes. Once you go through hell that most jails are you won't come out the same! And usually you won't come out a better person either! On top of that recidivism rates are extremely high when compared to other countries, i.e. in Europe. Some state prisons have recidivism rates as high as 20-30%. So no, too many do not become productive members of society again. I think there's a problem how the system works in itself, it might be successful at punishing, but not rehabilitation, in either case it should focus in prevention, and not be just a reactionary system. Some states, I think Florida and California will be soon among them if not yet, are spending more, or at least the same for education as prison systems. Now, doesn't anyone think there's something wrong with that? Right now US is jailing more than 2 million individuals... That's equivalent to a small country! There's clearly problems with the system, as well as the the way that society sees it and how they regard crime itself. EDIT: Now that I read some of the responses that makes what I said before even true, putting someone in jail as long as possible is not going to change anything! It's what he does in that jail that matters, not how long he stays there. So, if you think it's a good idea to fill the jails up with criminals, - fill them up, then build more max security prisons at 10 grand a cell, and fill those up as well, just don't come to me when it's time to pay taxes. And pray that once those criminals get out they don't come to you for anything, cause they'll be pissed. It's something to think about when you see the next politician boasting how he'll be tough on crime just cause it's an easy way to get votes, and felons can't vote, so he got nothing to loose, it's the society that does.
350821
Corruption seems to have become part of life EVERY WHERE! It is a shame that greed has taken root in sooo many.
167920
I don't believe so.  I believe that standards and laws are what make much of our crime today.  When aomeone is constantly told not to do something then that makes them want to do it even more.  You know what I mean?  Even so, more rules means more people and forces to enforce these rules, and I don't know about where you live but Detroit had layed off much of their police officers and Detroit is known for being full of crime.  The more police there are the worse things seem to get!!!  Just my experience.