Word: lock
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...judicial and penal system to determine whether justice is being administered fairly and reasonably—making an effort to ensure that punishment fits the crime—and correct any inequalities that cause some groups to be punished disproportionately over others. A modern, civilized nation cannot simply lock people away and forget about them. Good government must concern itself with the welfare of all elements of society, even those that have erred against...
Appointed U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., in 1993, Holder cracked down on gun possession and witness intimidation but was as eager to prevent crime as to lock up criminals. He toured inner-city high schools in a "scared straight" program that featured grisly slides of murder victims and a coffin filled with a lifelike mannequin of a black youth...
...While the focus of repairing business institutions is mostly on the financial and auto sectors, no one has come up with a key to the lock of consumer spending contraction. The idea that building out infrastructure will do that is probably flawed. The process may create jobs, but that will take a long time. And, those with new employment are more likely to save this wages than spend them. At least that is what recent data show...
...evidence, from the inner city to within the prisons themselves, points to the contrary. But why is this specific policy is so harmful? In addition to being symptomatic of our government’s complicity – if not its deliberate attempts – to lock up the poor black males of our cities puts too many citizens in a harsh environment...
...second half, only giving up five turnovers, but better Dartmouth defense led to a poorer shooting percentage, as the Crimson made only 39 percent of its second-period buckets, including 3-10 from long range. Both teams knew who the stars were, and both teams made sure to lock those players down on defense. Big Green senior Alex Barnett, who is averaging 18.5 points per game, was held to only 9 points, and Lin, averaging 17.9 points, managed just 10. Both players found a way to make a difference anyway and each led his team in both rebounds and assists...