ViewpointsOpinionPrisoners Released for COVID-19 Safety Sake Brace Against Possible ReturnSavePrintTyler Rutherford/UnsplashDiane Dimond5/16/2021|Updated: 5/16/2021CommentaryThe idea behind prison is to rehabilitate the redeemable criminals and lock away for life the truly evil ones.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentDiane DimondAuthorDiane Dimond is an author and investigative journalist.Author’s Selected ArticlesWho Commits Suicide?Mar 16, 2022Holiday Best Wishes and Goodbye, for NowDec 26, 2021Should Judges Act as ‘Potted Plants’ or Active Reformers?Dec 20, 2021School Shootings: Time to Hold the Grown-ups Accountable, TooDec 12, 2021Related TopicsprisonCOVID-19