Quote Originally Posted by Tracy
I hope Vick has changed. Honestly. I accept that he has done his time. BUT.......

I would like to say that prison is not really a place for changing though. More often than not, it is a place to learn how to become a better criminal and a lot of people return after their release. Prison is supposed to be a place for "rehabilitation", unfortunately it's not.

Entered prison:
1998 561,020
1977 147,895

Conditionally released who return (I didn't see the facts for those who served all of their time, but I assume conditionally includes probation, etc.):
In 1998 209,782
In 1977 it was 19,617

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/prisons.htm

I think that is almost 40% back in 1998 and from the pattern in the stats, that % goes up every year.

Either way, only time will tell. Best of luck to him. Maybe now some kids will grow up KNOWING that dog fights are wrong—even if they were raised with it.

edit: Their spread sheets are all weird and hard to read. My % calulations are off. I think the first stat I gave are annual admission, not total in prison. Either way, the 2nd set is right for the returning to prison. I just can't give an accurate % based on the info provided because it is wonky to read.