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seveneyes

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4. If someone is intent on harming anyone they come near

Reply to morningfog (Reply #3)

Thu May 8, 2014, 07:46 AM

May 2014

Then they must be kept away from others. I'm not talking about "the box" or some dark, secluded torture chamber. Just a place where they can never harm someone else.

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Amy Goodman: Solitary Confinement Is Not the Answer [View all] marmar May 2014 OP

du rec. xchrom May 2014 #1

It should only be used on those that would cause harm to others seveneyes May 2014 #2

It should never be used beyond a few days, even on those who have harmed others. morningfog May 2014 #3

If someone is intent on harming anyone they come near seveneyes May 2014 #4

I disagree pipoman May 2014 #5

it is indeed TorchTheWitch May 2014 #7

Have you ever been to prison? NobodyHere May 2014 #8

I've been in many prisons and met all types of prisoners. My position is based on those morningfog May 2014 #9

Our county sheriff RARELY uses 'solitary'. ColesCountyDem May 2014 #6