[HighWheeler]

perhaps you can cite a source to back up your claim.

Maybe a site like this one:

"It has long been recognized that repeat offenders commit a large number of the serious and violent crimes in Florida. One study revealed that upwards of 70% of crimes are committed by 30% of the offenders. The physical misery inflicted by these repeat offenders, and the economic impact of their crimes, are enormous.

[tpaine]

Sorry, but 'common sense' is self-evident to rational people.

- Or at least it was 225 years ago, or so.

[eno_]

I would have guessed it follows the business rule of thumb where 20% of your customers buy 80% of your product.

Once a criminal is in this category, nothing will stop them from committing more crimes short of being too old. Three strikes is the only solution.

[goldstategop]

There also costs of repeat crimes that can never be economically counted since they're invisible to all but the victims and their loved ones.