I sympathise with the point of view about not wishing to put non violent criminals behind bars. I have heard - and I hope the statistic is wrong - that around two million Americans are already in jail. (Somebody please correct me with a more realistic figure). Jed recognises the dilemna when he talks about a guy who plainly bears him no malice - but effectively threratens the safety of hmself and his kin. Isn't the responsibility for the potential injury caused also considerable - perhaps even as culpable as willing violence?