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Tommy Thompson: “There's so many that have been put in prison that if they…”

Featuring: Tommy Thompson, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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One-on-one with Tommy Thompson _ Cap Times Idea Fest

Published | Video Starts at 47:27

But we could do a service and we could allow people, you know, that if they've done something heinous that shouldn't be eligible, fine. But There's so many that have been put in prison that if they had the opportunity and had evidence that they have restored their integrity and their able to be clean and from drugs and alcohol and have good work habits, why not let them get out and work and let these judges have a decision? Are you, are you. Turn your telephone off. I know. I wanted to make you feel okay. Yeah, I know you did. Thank you. So, yeah, this is great. (47:27–47:45)

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Asserts that many prisoners could be rehabilitated and reintegrated into society if given the opportunity.

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