Actually were are number two.  We also have lenient courts that turn criminals loose, an undisciplined society that thinks they are owned a living, and decaying morals.  Either we get our act together or go the way of the Roman Empire that fell into despair when the corrupt perverts destroyed their system of government.  

Would you suggest that we release all the criminals to show how civilized we are?  Don't think that would work so well, do you?