Some people argue that non-violent criminals should not be incarcerated because it represents a huge financial loss to society. Well, in my opinion, a non-violent criminal is still a criminal; the only difference is that they were not violent at that time. Many crimes were committed without any physical violence. Who's to say that the next time they decide to break the law, they won't become violent or pose a threat to someone. Additionally, I believe that if you commit a crime, you must serve your time. In today's society, the majority of people in prison are non-violent 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; it is still a convicted crime. These non-violent crimes can cause harm to someone else or even put the criminal's life in danger. 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 end crimes like fatal car accidents and deadbeat parents, we as a society,...