Great, now he can get everything he needs free. If he's a habitual criminal and they're giving up on him, shoot him in the head.
I think he's doing this on purpose.
Posted by
Anthony, Huntsville AL on April 1, 2010:
Why be responsible for your actions when you can do what you want and not have to worry about the consequences? He does as he pleases and the "punishment" that he gets is a room and meals at the state pen. Now he is not homeless or cold.
My regret is that as a hard-working taxpayer I am the one that has to pay for his upkeep.
Posted by
Lenny, Hialeah Fl. on April 1, 2010:
In the army, we had what is called "lifers". They were the guys who either didn't wanted to LOOK for a job, or just needed a structured life. I am of the opinion that he is almost like them. He reached a "comfort zone" in prison.
By the way, we all think about Devils Island, don't you think?
Posted by
Jo Anne, Ontario on April 2, 2010:
This guy has a girlfriend?!
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I guess it's true: there is "someone for everybody." -rc
Posted by
Randolph, Alberta on April 2, 2010:
He's got that creepy kiddy-fiddler grin. *shudder*
Posted by
eileen in CA on April 3, 2010:
I'm in full agreement with several others. I resent that those of us who work for a living are supporting habitual criminals. However, the fact that these idiots are confined helps.
Posted by
Mike from Dallas on April 4, 2010:
I've never been sentenced to prison, but I've been in one as a technician to do some work for a few hours. Even as a free man who could leave at any time, I still cannot describe the permeating atmosphere of utter despair. For those who believe that prison is little more than some kind of adult "grounding", I invite you to spend just one day inside.
Besides the loss of freedom, there's also the other inmates to deal with, and frankly, many of the guards aren't much better for a prisoner to deal with than the other inmates. There's a reason why they accept parole when it's offered. Prisoners are not shoved, kicking and screaming, out the door.
So why do they so often end back up inside? Some think THIS time they'll be "too smart" to get caught again. Or figure THIS time, their excuse is really, REALLY valid, really!
But as a taxpayer, I'd still rather pay to have them off the street, even temporarily, than left out to run loose. And execution for all crimes just to reduce the tax load isn't an option, only wishful thinking.
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I've been in and out of the infamous San Quentin too many times to count. (The was in my district when I worked ambulance in Marin County. They'd call us when it was too much for the prison hospital to handle.) I didn't do much, but I have credit for delivering the only baby born at San Quentin! (Mom was there to visit dad. What a way to start a life! Maybe one day I'll hear from the kid.) -rc
Posted by
Bob in Illinois on April 6, 2010:
I agree a little with Mike in Dallas on this, this is what we pay our taxes for.
Hey, Randy maybe you'll just hear about him and get a picture! ;~)
Posted by
Mike from Dallas on April 6, 2010:
I have credit for delivering the only baby born at San Quentin! (Mom was there to visit dad. What a way to start a life! Maybe one day I'll hear from the kid.) -rc
When the kid's old enough to be in a bar, and the typical pickup scene...
"So, what sign were you born under?"
"I think it was 'Bend Over for Body Cavity Search'."
The kid is definitely old enough to legally go to a bar now. It's hell getting old! -rc
Posted by
Robert in Missouri on April 10, 2010:
Why does this article make me think of seeing a prison at Point Barrows, Alaska or any of the Siberian Gulags -- especially Vorkuta on the Arctic Circle?
When Society Gives Up - Comments
Posted by Kellie in PA on April 1, 2010:
Great, now he can get everything he needs free. If he's a habitual criminal and they're giving up on him, shoot him in the head.
I think he's doing this on purpose.
Posted by Anthony, Huntsville AL on April 1, 2010:
Why be responsible for your actions when you can do what you want and not have to worry about the consequences? He does as he pleases and the "punishment" that he gets is a room and meals at the state pen. Now he is not homeless or cold.
My regret is that as a hard-working taxpayer I am the one that has to pay for his upkeep.
Posted by Lenny, Hialeah Fl. on April 1, 2010:
In the army, we had what is called "lifers". They were the guys who either didn't wanted to LOOK for a job, or just needed a structured life. I am of the opinion that he is almost like them. He reached a "comfort zone" in prison.
By the way, we all think about Devils Island, don't you think?
Posted by Jo Anne, Ontario on April 2, 2010:
This guy has a girlfriend?!
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I guess it's true: there is "someone for everybody." -rc
Posted by Randolph, Alberta on April 2, 2010:
He's got that creepy kiddy-fiddler grin. *shudder*
Posted by eileen in CA on April 3, 2010:
I'm in full agreement with several others. I resent that those of us who work for a living are supporting habitual criminals. However, the fact that these idiots are confined helps.
Posted by Mike from Dallas on April 4, 2010:
I've never been sentenced to prison, but I've been in one as a technician to do some work for a few hours. Even as a free man who could leave at any time, I still cannot describe the permeating atmosphere of utter despair. For those who believe that prison is little more than some kind of adult "grounding", I invite you to spend just one day inside.
Besides the loss of freedom, there's also the other inmates to deal with, and frankly, many of the guards aren't much better for a prisoner to deal with than the other inmates. There's a reason why they accept parole when it's offered. Prisoners are not shoved, kicking and screaming, out the door.
So why do they so often end back up inside? Some think THIS time they'll be "too smart" to get caught again. Or figure THIS time, their excuse is really, REALLY valid, really!
But as a taxpayer, I'd still rather pay to have them off the street, even temporarily, than left out to run loose. And execution for all crimes just to reduce the tax load isn't an option, only wishful thinking.
---
I've been in and out of the infamous San Quentin too many times to count. (The was in my district when I worked ambulance in Marin County. They'd call us when it was too much for the prison hospital to handle.) I didn't do much, but I have credit for delivering the only baby born at San Quentin! (Mom was there to visit dad. What a way to start a life! Maybe one day I'll hear from the kid.) -rc
Posted by Bob in Illinois on April 6, 2010:
I agree a little with Mike in Dallas on this, this is what we pay our taxes for.
Hey, Randy maybe you'll just hear about him and get a picture! ;~)
Posted by Mike from Dallas on April 6, 2010:
I have credit for delivering the only baby born at San Quentin! (Mom was there to visit dad. What a way to start a life! Maybe one day I'll hear from the kid.) -rc
When the kid's old enough to be in a bar, and the typical pickup scene...
"So, what sign were you born under?"
"I think it was 'Bend Over for Body Cavity Search'."
The kid is definitely old enough to legally go to a bar now. It's hell getting old! -rc
Posted by Robert in Missouri on April 10, 2010:
Why does this article make me think of seeing a prison at Point Barrows, Alaska or any of the Siberian Gulags -- especially Vorkuta on the Arctic Circle?
Read the article that everyone's commenting on, or post a comment about it.