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This reminds me of the 1988 Willy Horton attack ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io9KMSSEZ0Y

I think it's an idea we as society should look into, but I fear criminal justice is just too politicized these days. But maybe this is only at the national level, and people are much more open at the state/local levels.

What have the state/local people thought about it?

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Many people who are in the day to day see the value. Public defenders who we have spoken with understand the chaos that is created when their clients miss court and they see the value of our product. Sheriff staff who we have spoken with would like to release more people into the community to serve their sentences but want them to have additional support and resources to feel comfortable doing so. Elected official also seem to understand that this is a problem and want solutions. So overall there has been a positive response.

That's great! What do you see as the long term future of this company? An IPO or acquisition seems a little tougher in this case.

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