Would anyone other than me, like to see our prisons tougher on criminals...?
145479
thats bullshit jails arent comartable plus theyre over filled and some inmates dont even have a bathroom to use because they sleep on cots in rec rooms
114016
Criminals have to be in prison to keep them away from the rest of society so they wouldn't hurt us and so they will have an opportunity to reform and change.
1019609
I think this is a good idea, might even do something to lower crime rates....added bonus
332560
No, prisons are for those who *willingly* choose to blame someone else for their own problems and who love to avoid personal accountability. \n\nI'm not a wealthy man, but I always try to make good decisions anyway. It's frustrating to watch people who don't deserve their successes have it instead of those of us who have worked hard trying to achieve some sort of security, but I know I'm doomed to jail if I start breaking laws to take shortcuts to success. I realize that success to me isn't the same as it is for someone else, so I need to stay focused on those things that allow me happiness and just continue trying to achieve them. If I fail, then I will stay focused on trying to find some level of happiness and success in what I'm doing at the time. \n\n"Whatever you are, do it well." (I think that's from Abe Lincoln, though I may be wrong, and it's probably phrased somewhat differently.)
434690
We'd have a much better economy, and less crime! 30% of the nation's prisons are illegal aliens! And they're costing us a LOT more than they're saving us. They say "We're humans, not criminals," but HELLO? ILLEGAL alien! They're changing the national anthem, for crying out loud!
709330
Way to soft in my opinioin. Even the US prison system i believe is too soft. If prisoners do serious crimes, they deserve serious punishments. A few years in prison only means a few years of free food, water, and a place to stay. If a man rapes your daughter, will you be satisfied with him just going to prison and getting life easy?- or do you believe he deserves to suffer more and maybe even get a taste of his own medicine...
138703
I agree with you that there should be more creative forms of punishment.  We mix non-violent and violent prisoners together and we have horrible overcrowding of prisons. However, I was once on a jury during the trial of a man who defrauded dozens of elderly people out of their life savings.  Many lost their homes.  While he didn't physically assault them, his crime against them was extremely harmful and cruel, and we need to protect society against such people.
825233
I would much rather see the murders caught then seeing a drug bust for marijuana.\n\nI think for harder drugs they should provide more help for possession then incarceration.  These people are addicted--not criminals.\n\nFor the dealers I believe in incarceration, counseling, education, and rehab for these people.  They should know about the lives they have ruined--by dealing to a child who OD and died.  They should deal with the consequences of their actions.\n\nI feel the system is not working well.  To many times do these addicts and dealers get out to do the same things again.
740058
You are absolutely correct. Did you know that because of Federal and State Prison crowding, they now house prisoners in private prisons that are exempt from any type of regulation or inspections? And did you know that those same private prisons employ lobbyists in Washington D.C. to lobby for tougher sentences and stricter laws? \n\nWhy would they do this?\n\nBecause private prisons get Federal/State funding per prisoner. So the fewer people put in prisons means less money for the people that run them.\n\nWe are witnessing the slow disintigration of our society because we have let the line separating capitalism and justice/democracy blur. Sad, but true.
1162270
I applaud you man. That is a hard thing for anyone to do. I REALLy think that you have done the right thing! Almost my whole family has been in jail or prison except for me, and they refuse to change. Still doing & selling grugs. It is sad, but then there are people like you that still give me hope! Way to go!!!
879155
I have never thought about this question,but now you ask,I regard prison officers highly has it takes a special kind of person to carry out the role of such a job.I dont consider it to be a case of locking doors etc.has you have a greater role of reabilitaion of offenders.\nTo my thoughts you would have to be the complete opposite of what the american gentleman says.\nSo keep up the good work matey
882218
The government was put in place to protect the people.  Do you want rapists and murderers near you?\n\nAre you saying jails are too expensive for our society to incarcerate felons?\n\nDo you have any alternative suggestions to bestow upon us?
1034602
Make several new prisons and stiffen penalties in the law for serious crimes.\nAnd bring back the death penalty for murders. (If there is one)\nMost of all, speed up the justice system, make sure criminals are charged quickly and sentenced promptly.\n'Justice delayed, is Justice denied'.
848719
It's a very appealing idea, as long as it doesn't get out of hand.  There should be safeguards, and you did say, "convicted."  That's one.  We'd have to fight to keep it from being used indiscriminately, like every traffic stop or if you litter.  These are summary offenses, usually dealt with by issuing a ticket.  But the size of our population and ease of moving around almost makes this proposal inevitable.
35241
No. The typical Federal prison doesn't have any more "perks" than a state prison.  The only differance between the two is the crime that was commited.
71301
haha, no.  i think the fun in crime is getting away with it.  maybe i would support it for ex-cons or something, but if everytime i J-walked i got a ticket in the mail, i would want to hurt someone.  then i would get another one and that would simply reinforce the anger.
884088
You can go on to this link:  http://www.prisontalk.com/ go to the oklahoma forum there might be a lot of people there who might be interested.