This is a disturbing statistic. The author doesn't site a source for it.
"One in two adults has had a family member spend time in jail or prison."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/opinion-pardons-show-matt-bevin-s-compassion-these-people-are-more-than-their-crimes/ar-BBY3aRS?ocid=msn360
If we pass enough laws, everyone will be a criminal.