A large and costly elderly prison population and a problem with criminals becoming even worse when they are released are unintended consequences of
A) unreasonably long sentences.
B) "get tough" policy approaches to crime such as mandatory sentences.
C) Americans leaving themselves vulnerable to crime, driving up crime rates.
D) allowing the retirement age to be set at 65.

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"Get tough" policy approaches to crime such as mandatory sentences have led to longer sentences for offenders, which has contributed to a larger and costlier elderly prison population. Additionally, these policies often prioritize punishment over rehabilitation, resulting in released criminals becoming even worse offenders. The other options provided (A, C, and D) are not directly related to the issue of an elderly prison population and the problem of recidivism.

A Large and Costly Elderly Prison Population and a Problem