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Ben Shapiro recently shut down another liberal talking point about America’s prison system. The conservative commentator reminded viewers that people do not end up behind bars for no reason at all.
Shapiro was responding to claims that our justice system unfairly locks up innocent Americans. These leftist arguments ignore basic facts about crime and punishment. The truth is that criminals make choices that land them in prison.
Data shows that most people in state prisons committed violent crimes. About 62 percent of state prison inmates are there for violent offenses like assault, robbery, and murder. These are not people who accidentally broke the law.
Drug offenses account for only about 20 percent of the prison population. This destroys the liberal myth that prisons are full of people caught with small amounts of drugs. Most drug offenders in prison were dealing or trafficking dangerous substances.
The rise in incarceration happened because crime was rising and politicians responded. Lawmakers passed tougher sentences to protect law-abiding citizens from criminals. This was not some racist conspiracy but common sense policy.
Shapiro pointed out that personal responsibility matters more than excuses. When someone commits a crime, they face consequences. This is how a civilized society protects innocent people from those who choose to break the law.
Liberal activists want to blame everything except the criminals themselves. They claim poverty, racism, or unfair laws cause crime. But millions of poor Americans never commit violent crimes or sell drugs to children.
America needs strong law enforcement to keep our communities safe. Shapiro understands that supporting police and tough sentences protects families. Criminals belong in prison, and that is exactly where our justice system puts them.
