It was never widely accepted that "mass incarceration" was a cause of the reduction in violent crime over the past 30 years when most experts were predicting a rise. I believe we may find out differently. That said state budgets will not support business as is and changes to reduce the prison population, particularly pre trial detainees are necessary. When, as Mr. Wohlforth points out, a horrible crime is committed by someone on release due to these changes, the legislature and Governor need to stand by the program and not look for convenient scapegoats, DOC employees who were following the new standard.