Vegan food a deterrent

I think it's marvelous that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is tracking how many prisons serve vegan food ("Utah State Prison makes PETA's top 10 veggie-friendly penitentiaries," Dec. 18.) In fact, meatless and dairy-free food should be mandatory in all our nation's prisons. The threat of that kind of cruel and unusual punishment could cut crime rates in half.

David Martosko

director of research

Center for Consumer Freedom

Washington, D.C.