Western Atlantic

I need help on what I expect to be an issue unique to Knootoss, at least in this region:

The Issue

Since prisons were banned, Knootoss's crime rate has skyrocketed and calls have been made for the creation of a new prison system.

The Debate

"I don't think we can bear it any longer," says Elizabeth Sato, victim of three robberies and one attempted stabbing. "The criminals have taken over Knootoss. I'd say it's not safe to leave the front door unlocked but there aren't any left! We have GOT to reintroduce prisons and dramatically increase police funding if this nation's going to be restored to the way it once was, you know? A place where you don't need a mantrap on the doormat or seven sets of keys. If that money has to come from silly things like social welfare and education, that's fine with me."

"Jails? What are they good for?" asks Ruby Summers, a shifty-looking advisor of yours. Eyes too close together. "All they do is create a drain on the public purse and for what? Keeping society's malcontents alive and in places of luxurious comfort? It's not worth it. Just forget this jail business and while we're at it, cut the police budget. If there's ever a worse criminal organisation out there, it's Knootoss's boys in orangey-pink. Trust me."

The Government Position

The government has yet to formalize a position on this issue.

But taxes will go up if I do that. >.<

But not enough to harm your economy. Unless you like having your citizens living fearful, but tax-free lives behind barricades! :)

Usually liberty from tyrants or death fighting for it; not liberty to sit barricaded in a darkened room afraid that some mischevious teens hopped up on Knootian energy drinks are coming to deal them death and steal their gold fillings! Which appears to be the situation in Knootoss... :)