In the USA a frequently heard phrase is "Criminal Justice Reform." In the USA it is a good time to reflect on the quality of life of people who have served their time and are released to resume a life as a citizen. In the USA former convicts are still penalized after they have served their debt to society. They can't necessarily vote and are barred from practicing most professions. I hope some of the Criminal Justice Reform carries with it a review of quality of life of former convicts.

I hope Europe does not have that type of punishment within their societies. I hope Europe actually practices rehabilitation and expects people who were once in prison or jail continue to live a productive and happy life when they have paid their debt to European societies.

One of the focus I frequently address is poverty. Poverty is it's own type of punishment even though there are no bars on the windows. It is important countries address their ability to move people out of poverty. That is important and one of the reasons I advocate for the resolve of the climate crisis. How are countries' leaders suppose to move their people out of poverty if there isn't even a clear and abundant water supply for them?

Every country should be responsible for their incarcerated and the poor. Their lives should never be hanging in the balance because it can result in such violence witnessed in Belgium.