Criminals benefit from weak economy

States across the country are releasing nonviolent criminals in large numbers, due to lower tax revenues.  The number could reach the hundreds of thousands.  These releases are probably a net positive, since there is a large tax burden to keep these people in prison.  Most were convicted of drug related offenses, and in many cases, simple possession.  

The United States has the highest prison population in the world.  We need to hand the title of World's Biggest Jailer back to someone else.