I was reading an article on a man who was in prison and advertised on the web for a pen pal and wondered if anyone really responded to this kind of thing.
2006-06-24 11:14:13 · 11 answers · asked by Bratfeatures 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I've heard it has been done before. If it was an organized program by a legit company, then yeah, i think i would. It would be interesting seeing how it's like in there and why they did what they did.
2006-06-24 11:18:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I don't currently have any penpals (not counting online stuff), let alone one that is incarcerated, I don't see why that would be a problem.
Open communication, friendship, companionship. These are all things that everyone wants, and if that can be provided to someone, no matter who, then this is a good thing.
Um, that being said, I would probably not want my address known, so I'd probably use a P.O. Box or the like. Of course that would depend on what they were in there for.
Love as always,
Sebastian
2006-06-24 18:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by octo_boi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive had a prison pen pal.. just like a year back.
theyre very loney people, and often times dont have any family. the people in prision, arent friend material, so they seek the outside world. the one i got was super friendly and respectful. he talked about all sorts of things - life, sports, pets, religion.
and he was an artist. he loved painting and drawing. especially tigers. he was a good guy.
i would say - go for it. as long as your over 18. you never know what you may find. i found a good sincere person who just needed someone to talk to and im sure i made his life a little better. :)
2006-06-24 18:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be a little bit scared of that. I generally try not to associate with "bad" people or even people that mix with other "bad" people.
If I did, I don't think I would want them having my actual address - maybe a post box or something.
2006-06-24 18:50:47 · answer #4 · answered by kimberhill 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes i would. i think it is a very nice thing to do. plus, you really could make a differnce in their lives.
2006-06-24 18:21:44 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope - only as a wife.
2006-06-24 18:43:02 · answer #6 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might consider it because i could help someone and they could get out of troble. but when they come out they ll have my adress...
2006-06-24 18:33:37 · answer #7 · answered by anna_summer_cutie2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as its petty crime and doesn't have a record of being a criminal
2006-06-24 18:17:06 · answer #8 · answered by masku darling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i would, itd be interesting
2006-06-24 18:17:28 · answer #9 · answered by liltammy1988 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no never
2006-06-24 23:26:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋