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To: q_an_a
two or three years in the joint will give him a new concept on free markets and trading things for value. he may get a new concept on sharing too.

  So, is this really what you think, that prison rape is acceptable? Is that the punishment you want here, not just time in jail, but forced rape as well?

  Look, q_an_a, this isn't directed entirely at you, but this was the fourth post I've seen today that seemed gleeful that a bad guy would get brutally raped in prison. I don't like that type of casual brutality. Our prison system has gotten so bad it's a national disgrace - but we don't care because it's only criminals who are exposed to it.

  It's not acceptable. It shouldn't be acceptable to conservatives - criminals should have to fulfill their sentences, but their punishment is what we mete out, not this extra. It shouldn't be acceptable to any civilized human being, let alone conservatives. Personally, I get a bit disgusted at the suppressed glee and innuendo over this.

  Let's give it a rest, already.

Drew Garrett

18 posted on 04/19/2004 5:23:54 PM PDT by agarrett
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To: agarrett
Can't argue with your thoughts, especially since I believe the Constitution bars "cruel and unusual" punishments.

On the other hand, I'd happily see the justice system make an example of him, and at least saddle him and his buddies with criminal (felony) records that could forever prevent them from expressing their lunatic-fringe notions in the voting booth....

22 posted on 04/19/2004 5:47:21 PM PDT by Carborundum
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To: agarrett
you must be part of the group of people that think jumping to conclusions is advancing an idea.

In prison, many things like cigarettes and jobs are traded just as sex is traded. If you see anything that suggests sex in my post that is in your mind not mine. I have volunteered on behalf of prisons ministries so I do not think prison rape should be part of doing time.

Take a deep breath, read the post, and start again.

24 posted on 04/19/2004 6:17:47 PM PDT by q_an_a
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