The US has nearly 6.9 million people - roughly 3.2% of the adult population - in prison or on probation or parole, a Justice Department report reveals.
More than 130,000 people were processed by the criminal justice system last year...
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~Not a campaign issue? Maybe promises of more federal funds for prisons to house all these people wll pad a few campaign speeches but what could a Kerry or Edwards say from now until November that would signify a fundamental change is on the way?