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former9thward

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41. From yourlink:

Thu Jan 28, 2016, 06:23 PM

Jan 2016

remember…most of the worst prisons in the world are not in democratic, fair trial countries

And who the hell is "ASIA KHATOON" who made the "list"? I can make lists of everything all day long and post them on the internet. What does that mean? BTW there are people in prison who shouldn't be there in every country of the world -- even those you think are cool.

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Obama bans solitary confinement for juveniles in federal prisons [View all] Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 OP

If I ever ended up in prison, I think I would prefer solitary FLPanhandle Jan 2016 #1

Most people really go insane in solitary. We are social animals. We need each other. mucifer Jan 2016 #2

It actually causes organic brain changes Richard D Jan 2016 #3

Most people FLPanhandle Jan 2016 #5

I volunteer with this group: mucifer Jan 2016 #6

So make friends with the guards. They're human too. Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2016 #18

I think some people are confusing solitary with prisoner segregation. Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2016 #20

Id rather solitary if I ever get jail too yeoman6987 Jan 2016 #4

The negative effects are so wide-ranging it's mind-boggling ... brett_jv Jan 2016 #17

When I was a youngster I dropped acid about 50 times. Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2016 #19

There is solitary and there is protective custody alcibiades_mystery Jan 2016 #7

Solitary confinement is in the pitch-black dark Reter Jan 2016 #8

I think that's a dungeon. FLPanhandle Jan 2016 #24

I agree. I fully admit however, that I could be wrong - having never been FORCED into solitary...nt jonno99 Jan 2016 #26

I think people may have an unrealistic view of solitary confinement. mountain grammy Jan 2016 #9

You have an unrealistic view of prisons. former9thward Jan 2016 #12

Third World prisons ought not be the measure of First World prisons. merrily Jan 2016 #15

are you being deliberately obtuse? niyad Jan 2016 #21

Are you? former9thward Jan 2016 #22

and the cheerleading for "the greatest, bestest country in the WHOLE world" goes on. niyad Jan 2016 #25

You clearly are a fan of hyperbole no matter how untrue. former9thward Jan 2016 #27

you made the original statement about how great our prisons are, so it is your responsibility niyad Jan 2016 #29

Please link to where I said "how great our prisons are" former9thward Jan 2016 #32

right.... everyone knows what you are doing here. do keep trying, we need the laughs. niyad Jan 2016 #33

Asked you to link to what you said I said. former9thward Jan 2016 #34

so glad I can amuse. you defended our disgusting prison system, we are simply asking you niyad Jan 2016 #35

Please link to where it is "among the world's worst". former9thward Jan 2016 #36

Here's a list cannabis_flower Jan 2016 #39

From yourlink: former9thward Jan 2016 #41

Well done President Obama. RichVRichV Jan 2016 #10

Praise the Goddess libodem Jan 2016 #11

Solitary confinement is a form of torture. Little Tich Jan 2016 #13

This is a good thing. Thank you, President Obama. merrily Jan 2016 #14

WOOO-HOOOO!!! brett_jv Jan 2016 #16

it is disgusting that such a barbaric practice has taken so long to be addressed. niyad Jan 2016 #23

A good start. Ban for everyone. mahannah Jan 2016 #28

Bucket list! POTUS has a lot to do this year. Hekate Jan 2016 #30

So what do they do to kids who are violent in prison? NobodyHere Jan 2016 #31

I could be wrong... iandhr Jan 2016 #37

obama has been great on civil rights redruddyred Jan 2016 #38

I'm a little confused about this. Vinca Jan 2016 #40

How many juveniles are in the federal system? bluestateguy Jan 2016 #42

Surprising expediency. hughee99 Jan 2016 #43