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17 years in isolation. It can serve absolutely no punitive or reformatory purpose. It is of zero value as a means to compensation. Whether it is useful as a de
by puzzledobserver 6y ago
17 years in isolation.
It can serve absolutely no punitive or reformatory purpose. It is of zero value as a means to compensation. Whether it is useful as a deterrent is unclear, but also immaterial.
The only purpose I can imagine is for the public to witness the misfortune of fellow citizens. A modern day public execution.
I am not hopeful that things will get better in the foreseeable future. I can only hope that our children judge us harshly.
17 years in isolation.
- thomk 6y agoAre you sure about that? I had the same reaction but then I starting thinking about all the horrible life-altering things a person could do to earn something like that. The penal system isn't perfect but it's what we have.
- clawedjird 6y agoI’m not the person you responded to but, yes, I’m sure of it. In what sick alternate reality is an indefinite period of constant torture to be considered a reasonable sentence for anything?
- 737min 6y agoIf someone shanks and rapes another inmate every time they get out of solitary?
- clawedjird 6y agoWhat percentage of people in solitary confinement do you think this describes? In any case, it sounds like your hypothetical prisoner should be in a psych unit.
- revicon 6y agoI wonder if the "Patrick" that signed that request is also the Patrick interviewed in this article also in the the Pelican Bay SHU: https://www.commondreams.org/views/2013/07/17/california-prison-hunger-strike-call-justice https://www.commondreams.org/views/2013/07/17/california-pri...