What Does the Chapter-Opening Story About the Conviction and Imprisonment

question 3

Multiple Choice

What does the chapter-opening story about the conviction and imprisonment of Bruce Glover suggest about punishment in the United States?

• A) Crime truly does pay.
• B) Convicts can lose everything important to them while in prison and struggle once they get out to fit back into society.
• C) The U.S. criminal justice system truly rehabilitates criminals effectively.
• D) After you get out of prison, society welcomes you back with open arms.

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