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WhiskeyGrinder

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17. Oh, it's not a whim at all. They like to put people in solitary for long, long terms. They lead the

Reply to Archae (Reply #14)

Mon Feb 14, 2022, 03:43 PM

Feb 2022

nation in doing so, so it's clear they've put a lot of thought into it.

The guy is not some "Political/innocent," he's a thug.

None of which is something I've asserted, all though all prisoners are certainly subject to the political system they live in. No matter who he is, torture should not be on the table.

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27 Years in Solitary Confinement, Then Another Plea for Help in Texas [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 OP

Of course it is cruel and unusual Chainfire Feb 2022 #1

More than the right. Eric Adams is a fan of solitary. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #2

The Jan 6 creatures need this imposed on them. Lucky Luciano Feb 2022 #3

Solitary confinement is torture. Chainfire Feb 2022 #4

People shouldn't torture anyone. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #6

Why is he in solitary? Archae Feb 2022 #5

Because the Texas prison system likes to put people in solitary, and for long periods of time. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #7

Something more specific. Archae Feb 2022 #10

Not sure what more I can tell you. Where's the accusation? WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #11

You're implying Texas puts people in solitary on a whim. Archae Feb 2022 #14

Oh, it's not a whim at all. They like to put people in solitary for long, long terms. They lead the WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #17

Answer: prison escape brooklynite Feb 2022 #12

Ah, thanks. Archae Feb 2022 #13

Law and Order-SVU Catherine Vincent Feb 2022 #8

What was the takeaway from that episode? WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #9

The detective (Stabler) he tried to kill Catherine Vincent Feb 2022 #16

I'm saddened to think there are a lot of people Torchlight Feb 2022 #15

They could mention WHY he is there, like in the first paragraph? Brainfodder Feb 2022 #18

K&R Solly Mack Feb 2022 #19