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nadinbrzezinski

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32. Actually they are

Thu Mar 15, 2012, 09:42 PM

Mar 2012

This is a problem for St Quentin, since more than a few a put there for disciplinary reasons and released, psychotic state and all, directly from super max.

I am almost betting you did not know this.

Regardless sensory deprivation is considered torture. If you are ever down in Guanajuato I highly recomend the inquisition museum, you might enjoy it.

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What recreational facilities and activities should be available in prisons? [View all] LoZoccolo Mar 2012 OP

Human decency says they should be permitted diversions Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2012 #1

To protect them from the OTHER violent criminals, duh. WingDinger Mar 2012 #4

Doesn't that make the threatening criminals even more dangerous? Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2012 #9

I would say jazzercize, step aerobics, and pilates. That way, they would not only stay fit, but... yurbud Mar 2012 #20

Books, paper and pencil. cleanhippie Mar 2012 #2

I vote for a meditation room and instruction. oxymoron Mar 2012 #3

yoga warrior1 Mar 2012 #5

Daytime TV, for the worst offenders. (nt) Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #6

Therapy, medical evaluation. Learn a saleable trade. Make them less dangerous once they get out. WingDinger Mar 2012 #7

The trouble with that SATIRical Mar 2012 #47

I'm a fan of Supermax-style prisons, myself. Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #8

Of course you are. ret5hd Mar 2012 #11

I'm all for fans of Supermax prisons experiencing them for themselves. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2012 #14

And here I thought I was strict! Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #18

I don't call for it, but I do think people who consider themselves "fans"... Comrade Grumpy Mar 2012 #19

I'm also a fan of space exploration. Should I not be one unless Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #21

Don't Let Us Stop You...... (n/t) Paladin Mar 2012 #22

Question, are you also a fan of releasing nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #28

Given that most of the inmates in supermax will die there, the question is largely moot. Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #29

So you aren't actually in favor of all inmates pokerfan Mar 2012 #30

Certainly not those convicted of nonviolent felonies, no. Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #33

Actually they are nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #32

We were speaking of going from supermax to the streets, not Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #36

So you agree with torture nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #38

Your definition. Not mine. Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #39

And that of international agencies nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #40

Please give me a few examples of convicted criminals being released from supermax Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #46

California had that experience about five years ago nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #48

Without more information... Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #49

You want some reading, here you go nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #50

Whatever is clever but then I'm a seperate a threat from society and rehabilitation type kat TheKentuckian Mar 2012 #10

A pick-ax, a 30 lb ball and chain, food and water Uben Mar 2012 #12

A library of books covering an expansive range... LanternWaste Mar 2012 #13

Better exclude "Clue" from the available board games. Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #16

Why not eliminate the free weight and just offer cardio? nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #15

ritual burning of Oasis CDs. dionysus Mar 2012 #17

A CD player and an unlimited supply of Andy Gibb CDs. WillowTree Mar 2012 #23

Whatever will make it easier for guards to handle them treestar Mar 2012 #24

Maybe some marijuana to mellow them out. n/t backscatter712 Mar 2012 #25

when we're done with prisoners Enrique Mar 2012 #26

Depends on the philosophy of the prison system nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #27

Yeah and the Swedish system is actually somewhat effective. white_wolf Mar 2012 #35

I would guess that most offenders in Sweden XemaSab Mar 2012 #42

The Japanese do not even feed their prisoners nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #43

Of course they feed their prisoners Nadin tkmorris Mar 2012 #44

Here is a report, of many for you to read nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #45

They should have internet access to DU rug Mar 2012 #31

That would be cruel and unusual punishment. white_wolf Mar 2012 #34

Jarts Electric Monk Mar 2012 #37

Indoor shooting ranges with free handgun rental and generous rations of ammunition slackmaster Mar 2012 #41

Uhhh... Xyzse Mar 2012 #51