text: should we abstain from punishing criminals if they have been committing crimes for at least 2 years? i think maybe we should reward experience. if they don't have at least 2 years experience in crime, they should be punished. likewise, if they have at least 2 years experience they should get off scot free and maybe even be rewarded for their cunning abilities.  btw, if you think i am crazy, watch out cause i have george bush on my side. i am currently working in the field of parole and probation and i would definitely say no!  keep in jail and teach them a thing or to there that they could use outside.  you can't reward bad behavior!