I have noticed that a lot of people like to complain that the United States has loads and loads of people in prison, more than China and lots of other countries.

Personally, this fact (assuming it's true) means nothing to me, but the people complaining about this seem to take it as an indication of some weakness in our country.

The US has lots of stupid laws that put people in jail, like how some drugs are illegal.  But this is true of lots of countries which have fewer prisoners.

I just don't know what they want me to conclude when they point this out.  So, I immediately start thinking that our police are better than police elsewhere and these people are arguing for a less competent police force.

I know!  It makes no sense.  But the fact itself is a non sequitur to me, so I think they must mean something crazy when they point it out.

I'm talking about you, Bill Maher.

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