I am a Criminal

Today I read an article called "Im a criminal and so are you." This article was published by Michelle Alexander.
This article talks about  how the author says everyone is a criminal, even if you don't kill anyone. For instance J walking is a crime and EVERYBODY does that so they will be considered a criminal. Even the millionares are considerd as criminals. I also would be considered as a criminal because I jaywalk everyday and I stole some candy from the store when I was little. Most people would say criminals would mostly belong in the ghetto but they are in the suburbs. Mainly all over the world if you think about it. One of the things she said that caught my attention was when she asked did they ever smoked pot or got behind the wheel while they was drunk. When they answered yes and said I am not a criminal she said well what are you then. Your are just a person that just haven't been caught yet. With saying that it made me think because I never thought of it that way and that was a clever way to put it like that. For the real felons that comitted a serious crime and got serious time in jail and are not able to vote or do other things should be treated the same way as others. For a example, most people will not consider Barack Obama as a criminal. He is the President of the United States. Even though he is a criminal he will not serve time in jail. Many people are walking this Earth not caught  and just getting away with it.