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The document discusses two perspectives on crime control: the necessity of prisons and the importance of education. It highlights that men generally consumed more salt than women across various age groups in 2000, with the highest intake among men in their twenties and thirties. The author argues that while prisons are essential for safety, education is a more effective long-term solution to reduce crime rates.

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The document discusses two perspectives on crime control: the necessity of prisons and the importance of education. It highlights that men generally consumed more salt than women across various age groups in 2000, with the highest intake among men in their twenties and thirties. The author argues that while prisons are essential for safety, education is a more effective long-term solution to reduce crime rates.

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The bar chart compares the amount of salt consumed by Americans in

different age groups in 2000.


Overall, it is clear from the chart that men had a higher salt intake than
women in all age groups. Additionally, except for children under 6 and
females over 60, most people consumed significantly more salt than the
recommended adult intake.
The amount of salt consumed by men in their twenties and thirties was
highest, at 4500 mg, which was slightly higher than the figures for 12-19
year-olds and over-60 year-olds, at 3500 mg. Meanwhile, males aged 6-
11 and 40-60 years-old consumed 4000 mg of salt, which was roughly
double the intake of boys under 6.
Regarding females, those aged under 6 consumed approximately
1200mg, while those aged between 6 and 60 consumed nearly three
times that figure, at around 3000 mg. Women over 60 were the only
group that consumed the recommended amount of salt, at 2500 mg.
Although prison is considered to be a powerful way to control crime, improvements
on education have gained social endorsement as a means to eliminate the
problem from its root. Personally, I agree with supporters of the second statement.
On the one hand, the reasons why prisons are of necessity for social security are
varied. Advocates of maintaining prison systems insist that law breakers should be
contained to ensure the safety of other citizens. Especially, dangerous criminals
such as murderers have to be imprisoned for their felonies because this punishment
is a symbol of justice and fairness. Furthermore, severe prison sentences are
believed to be a deterrent against crimes. Knowing there might be a chance of
getting caught and condemned to jail, which also means losing freedom and
leading a miserable life in a cell, those who are having the intention of committing
crimes would reconsider going down the path.
On the other hand, I would side with those who think education serves as a remedy
for the origin of crimes. Education contributes greatly to heightening people’s intellect
and to forming a civilized society. With access to better educational services,
citizens would be well-informed about the damage that committing crimes would
cause to their community and themselves, which eventually will lead to a decline in
crime rates. Additionally, the possession of certain qualifications through
fundamental education like vocational training could secure a person’s stable life,
which would dispel any ideas of committing crimes.
In conclusion, it seems to me that improving education systems would be the
most justifiable to answer to the question of crimes even though the impacts of
prisons are undeniable.

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