Some people argue that nonviolent criminals should not be incarcerated because it is a huge financial drain on society. Well in my opinion a non-violent criminal is still a criminal; the only difference is that they were not violent at that particular time. Many crimes have been committed without any physical abuse. Who's to say that the next time they decide to break the law they won't become violent or a threat to someone? Also, I believe that if you commit a crime, you have to serve your sentence. In today's society, most incarcerated people are nonviolent criminals: such as drug addicts, drunk drivers, prostitutes, and people who refuse to pay child support. Although these crimes are not as serious as murder or rape; they are still a convicted crime. These nonviolent crimes can cause harm to someone else or even put the criminal's own life in jeopardy. When dealing with non-violent criminals you have to think outside the box. Try to imagine all the other possibilities that could have happened during these crimes. In order to stop crimes like fatal car accidents and deadbeat parents we as a society...