You Are a State Legislator Who Wants to Reform Sentencing

You are a state legislator who wants to reform sentencing.Currently,your state has mandatory sentencing,which was instituted during a period when being "tough on crime" took precedence.Now you want to create legislation that encourages treatment,discretion,and flexibility in sentencing.Write a speech that you will deliver in your State House explaining alternatives to mandatory sentencing and arguing why mandatory sentencing might not serve the needs of your constituents.