> isn't rehabilitative nor does it really protect the public

What is the point, then? I don't think it is a deterrent except in rare nonviolent cases, and it shouldn't be a form of revenge. I feel like protecting the public is the real reason jail/prison should exist. Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it.

Before you said you believed he was rehabilitated now you say it doesn't matter if he is or not. While I think both are fine positions, you have changed your argument.

I agree 11 months won't help his chances for rehabilitation, but he's literally a violent felon who will possibly reoffend: those 11 months are important for people (literally) on the street.

> believe that this man is rehabilitated

What do you base this on? I'd like to agree, but this all happened four years ago.

It doesn't need to be. He's literally asking for a trial, I think.

What about last year? Are you new to this place? Is 229 therms expected for this time of year? How many sqft is your place? How old is your heater? What temperature do you set the heater at?

I'd also ask for an investigation, but I'd also assume it's something weird in your house, because it's always easier to actually diagnose the problem if you assume that first.

Do you have the ability to look at the numbers at your meter? Look at the numbers. For me they're measured in hundreds cubic feet (ccf). 1 ccf of natural gas = 1.036 therm. You can visually see if the readings on the meter add up.