Humiliation might be better than prison. Correct?

So the ex-governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is now locked up in prison. Somewhere in Colorado. In for a 14-year sentence. Certainly serving time for a crime against the state and federal government.

I, along with thousands more think he’s a big jerk if not stupid. His hair alone is reason enough to stay far away from him. Certainly Rod Blagojevich is deserving of punishment but is this the best way to “correct” law disobeying people? Is this the best use of federal tax money? Lock-em up Joe and toss away the key! A costly judgment for the taxpaying people.

Now, consider this: First of all Rod Blagojevich was impeached from his governorship. A harsh reality if there ever was one. Second of all he has been drained of all funds just in legal fees. Third he and his family has been thoroughly humiliated in the eyes of all Illinoisans.

None the less, would not it been better to put a GPS ankle bracelet on his leg, send him home to his family, require he only leave the house for the necessity of work, and require he pay back his debt to society with a heavy fine. He was a nonviolent offender. He should be allowed to work and support his family. Yes, his actions were stupid and illegal but he does not deserve to be incarcerated for a nonviolent offence. Living a nonproductive existence. He should only be barred from practicing law, never return to politics, and stay away from hair stylists. Just work and pay back his horrific debt. Even if he has to shine shoes at the airport for a living.

The only one deserving of prison is, O. J.