The Star-Ledger article “Reforms sought to break the cycle of recidivism” (Jan. 26) brought vital information to the forefront. In the past, these issues were important only to the police and crime victims.
The monumental task of fixing the broken judicial system, better known as revolving-door justice, will require the coordination of all branches of government. The creation of a workable system will demand changes in egos and cavalier attitudes on crime and sentencing.
Although New Jersey’s progressive ideals have their fine points, crime prevention and punishment are usually not included.
The pendulum needs to swing back to a more conservative way of thinking, to prevent continued attacks on the public by career criminals.
Edward Rutkowski, Bayonne