For career burglary? YES, I do. If the perp is idiot enough to go back to it twice, he needs to be kept off the streets.
A good five years for the first offense would be good as well, then he can't cry that he didn't know the consequences or have time to think about it.
Tell me, when your innocent little burglar pokes his head in my daughters window at 2 AM, do you want me to give him a good slap on the wrist, and gently explain his employment options to him? Right now, my plan entails saving the state years of jail costs.
Did you ever make three mistakes as a teen? Or are you more perfect than that. Three is hardly "career," although I would sympathize with LWOP at 10 or 20 convictions - that's a career.
A good five years for the first offense would be good as well, then he can't cry that he didn't know the consequences or have time to think about it.
Considering that your sentence is harsher than many get for manslaughter, I think you have grossly distorted priorities.
Tell me, when your innocent little burglar pokes his head in my daughters window at 2 AM, do you want me to give him a good slap on the wrist, and gently explain his employment options to him?
First of all, he's not "my" burglar. Second, if he's committing a crime, he isn't innocent. Third, if he enters your daughter's window, he isn't a nonviolent criminal, which is who I'm talking about. In any case, if you think her life or body is in danger, you are legally entitled in many states to shoot to kill. Does that do it for you? (Assuming you can stay on topic?)