Supports death penalty but also rehabilitation

Sowell supports the following principles regarding crime.
• Support the use of the death penalty for federal crimes.
• Support additional criminal penalties if a fetus is killed in the commission of a federal crime against a pregnant woman.
• Impose stricter penalties for those convicted of white-collar crimes.
• Minors accused of a violent crime should be prosecuted as adults.
• Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills.

Truth in sentencing but with judicial discretion

Sowell supports the following principles regarding crime:
• Impose "truth in sentencing" for violent criminals, with no chance of parole.
• Support programs to provide prison inmates with drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
• Reduce prison sentences for those who commit non-violent crimes.
• Support programs to provide job training for at-risk youth.
• Sowell says, "Repeal the Habitual Criminal Act and allow the Judges to use their judgement and experience for the betterment of society." Source: 2004 Congressional National Political Awareness Aug 16, 2004

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