Probably going to catch it for this but do you think that our prisons provide access to to many?

should people that have been sentenced to time in prison, for crimes against the law abiding civilians,that by the way cost us an arm and a leg to support and guard their sorry a$$ while their there, be able to buy items that make their time behind bars nearly as comfortable as being locked in their bedroom at home? Example: tv%26#039;s, snacks, radios, tennis shoes,etc? I understand personal hygiene items, tooth paste, deodorant, lotion,etc.These people are supposed to be there for punishment, instead they can kick back, watch TV,listen to the radio, and munch out anytime they want, besides the three meals, which by the way the FDA nutritionist%26#039;s say is plenty for a healthy diet.They had might as well be locked in their bedroom at home. I want to point out this is not the case in all states,Tennessee and Arizona are the only two that I know of off hand that make their prisoners work I%26#039;m sure there are more.I%26#039;m just saying If it wasn%26#039;t enjoyable at all they might try harder to stay out!??

Probably going to catch it for this but do you think that our prisons provide access to to many?
If they WORK for the little cash they have then they should be able to spend it as they see fit. I%26#039;ve often wondered why I pay tuition when I could get caught robbing a bank, get sent to jail for 7 years and come out with a free masters degree. I also think there should be a distinction though, violent offenders can only buy a deck of cards and non-violent offenders can buy whatever they want and hope that the cell blocks local sodomizer isn%26#039;t interested in it.
Reply:I can tell by your question %26amp; some of your


details that you never spent any time in jail.


I did 30 days at Harrison County Adult


Detention Center, in Gulfport, MS for DWI.


It was no picnic. There was no heat in the


cells, they maintained a constant 40 degrees,


I was cold the whole time.


I realize some prison systems offer more than


others, but if you write to the guys behind bars,


you will find these are not luxuries.


A luxury is something you can do when YOU want to,


not when someone else makes all your decisions for you.


The food behind bars leaves a lot to be desired,


I don%26#039;t consider a high fat-high carb diet to be healthy. Usually, only Diabetics are fortunate enough to get fresh fruit such as oranges, others have to pay for it.


And the canteen only comes around on


one day during the week, if you miss it, then,


oh well, too bad. You may have had diarrhea


and couldn%26#039;t get up, in the few minutes canteen


came around.


Before you condemn the prison system,


might I suggest you go spend the weekend


in the lock-up in either your city jail or county jail.
Reply:It%26#039;s easy for most people to say what prisoners should or shouldn%26#039;t have; they have not been there. You are already locked up, taking away little things like a radio or snacks would really be pathetic. I don%26#039;t know what prison is like but I have compassion for people. We are all shaped by the crap that happens in our lives and sometimes we make horrible decisions. I don%26#039;t like paying for prisoners but I also think sometimes the sentences are too harsh. Most people come out worse than when they went in. We need a system where people who commit crimes are still treated like human beings even if they did something horrific. Also, there are people who are wrongly convicted all the time. It could happen to any of us. This country could learn a lot from Europe, especially Norway.
Reply:My cousin was in prison for a yr %26amp; a half %26amp; they got to have BBQ%26#039;s on the weekend...wow that%26#039;s showing them.



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