Mike Fester wrote:

> Unchecked crime has a cost as well.

That's what I told you, but you conveniently chose to ignore it, like
the writer of the article.

> who (other than you) promotes such silliness?

Those who try to keep criminals from being jailed or executed, be they
bleeding heart liberals, defense attorneys, activists, or others who
claim criminals are merely "sick" or made a "mistake".