I would not disagree with it. Those statistics are appalling and the recidivism rate is much, much too high.
That's why I applaud Texas. Based upon the “right on crime” initiative, instead of going to another expansion of prisons, Texas put money into trying to help those who are coming out to prevent recidivism and to reduce that recidivism rate.
I think they've learned from that lesson, and I would agree with your point.