ApocalypseKurtz
Man, myth, legend
Originally posted by santo67
Why does this country of mine have so much crime? Because we have this little thing that prevents Cruel and Unusual punishment. And, thus, all the criminals claim that every little discomfort in their lives is 'cruel and unusual', such as not having air conditioning or a TV. As a result, our prisons end up being built like freakin' Holiday Inns at the Tax Payer's expense.
Congratulations, you have just bought politicians' myth hook, line and sinker. Have you ever seen the inside of a prison yourself? I have, and believe me it is no paradise. Public money is rarely spent into improving or fixing prisons, and so they are the most unsanitary and dangerous places in the U.S.
If our prisons are built like Holiday Inns then why such a high suicide rate for prisoners? On top of that you gotta watch out for Bubba in the shower (dont drop the soap).
In addition to the physical conditions of prisons and the dangerous and psychotic people inside of them, the isolation from all of your friends and family must be unbearable. Imagine one day being thrown into a 10 x 10 cell, not being able to see your loved ones for months.