re: #330 researchok

The reason I’m dubious about this is because I doubt that reliable recidivism data has been collected. If I’m correct, the US recidivism number isn’t a very reliable one either.

That is a very valid point that has long been discussed.

The discussion is and always has been a minefield.

Yet you did state that “the total recidivism rate for western Europe is about the same as ours”. If you would like to admit you misspoke, you can save yourself some work tonight or tomorrow.