Do you feel that Prisoner's should have no rights at all?

Question

Believe it or not, there are many men and women in prisions all over the USA that were either wrongfully accussed and sentenced or just didn't have enough money to obtain a good lawyer to fight for them in court. Either way, even if they did commit a crime, why do you think its right to take away their rights as to what religion to follow? If they are in prision don;t you think they are being punished and are trying to find themselves and some how redeem themselves inside and out so that when they finish serving their time they will be able to function as a normal law abiding citzen in the real world? Think if it were you, or one of your family members or close friends. Think with your heart and your mind, as well as common well being for individuals that deserve another chance in a world where some believe you knowingly live once.

Answer 1

I feel that there are certain things they are entitled to. My son was in prison for 8 years. And I saw alot of things that are shocking and I also saw things that are unbelievable. Some of the things they can get in prison makes me wonder where the punishment is. I think if you commited a crime you should pay the price, that simple. I also believe that there isn't enough programs to try and help reform someone who is capable of changing. Alot of prisoners will say they have "found" God while being in jail...but return to their prior lifestyle when released. My son used his finding religion as an excuse to get people to believe in him at times. Then at other times he was truely trying to change. But...it took those 8 years for him to realize that him and him alone is responsible for the choices he made. I found that all prisoners are innocent if you ask them. And its the ones who accept responsibility for their actions that can be reformed.. Its easy to get institutionalized and comfortable with your surroundings. Then life on the outside is too hard or tempting to change.

I hope that was an answer you were looking for. Thanks for the great question !!!!

Answer 2

I think it depends on the crime as well as what type of prison there in.If it's a maximum prison they should not have anything but a bed, the clothes on there back, and maybe one book. And they should be kept in there cell for the maximum time allot ed by Law. And so on . The sad thing is most people who have been in prison on and off shouldn't get a second chance. But like i said the punishment should fit the crime. people complain about the rights of prisoners but in fact they have more rights then the average citizen. three square meals, bed , free medical and even education and its all free who flips the bill. Everyone else does. And if you look at the studies they wont be able to function in society some will but most wont. It depends a lot on the individual. Ive have family on both sides of the law and i can tell you one thing most people who are in prison are guilty. If any one wants sympathy from me look in the dictionary between Sh*t and syphilis. Because most people who are in prison deserve to be in there.

Answer 3

Their rights should stop at the walls of the prison. They should be treated humane, given nourishment, freedom to practice their religion (within restraints of the law) and be given the necessities of life. However, privileges should be gone. The right to vote should be removed, their right to things like TV, computers, luxuries should be removed. Extra foods (chocolate etc) should be removed. They should get what they need and nothing more. If it is something that will help them be reintroduced to society in a helpful manner, then they should be given rights to that (reading, studying etc). Prison is supposed to be a tool to rehabilitate, but it is being used as a punishment. We need to re-evaluate our prison system. Too many people come out and become repeat offenders. That tells me there is a problem with the system.

Now, I understand there are some people who are wrongfully accused of a crime. These people I feel sorry for, and it is another problem with our system, but there isn't much we can do for them yet. I am not sure I can even think of a suggestion.

Answer 4

First there aren't many men and women that were wrongfully convicted and incarerated, it is a few. No system is perfect. And there is a high rate that a prisoner who is released will break the law again.

If you are a criminal you do not deserve rights. I am not a criminal and i am not guaraneed three meals and a place to stay. I don't have free cable television, electricity, water air conditioning and heat. I have to work for those things. Why should they be treated special. They chose to break the law so why am I paying for it?

I grew up in the streets of Los Angeles and I learned that nobody owes or going to give you anything.

Answer 5

You should wake up. There are no innocents in prison. Most of these people have been in the system their whole lives. It wasn't a one time thing and oh no they are in prison. These people can not function in society for some reason. They do not deserve rights. I have never been arrested or accused of a crime. You get your rights stripped away when you are convicted of a felony. That means a serious crime where other peoples lives were affected. You may want to forgive these people and live with them and sing coom by ya but I don't. As you sing, they will by looking to stab you in the back.

Answer 6

Well one of my famiy member commited a crime and is now serving time. GOOD!!!!! you do the crime so accept punishment and do the time. whether the crime is minor or major once you break the law you should face the punishment. I feel sorry for innocent people who are in prison for crime they didn't commit. but how can we prove they did't commit the crime, if there is no evidence to prove the innocence then surely we can't go of there word for it. They have been sentenced because the evidence says they are guilty, if they are then proved to be innocent then they should be compensated.

Answer 7

So basically you want to take the punishment out of it? Most of the people in prison deserve to be there. As an adult, you know what is right and wrong. Just because you can make excuses for your behavior doesn't mean that it is excusable. I've never been to jail or prison. Why? Because I am responsible with my life, don't put myself in those situations, and don't hang around those that could put me in that situation. I therefore don't feel sympathy for those in prison. They chose the path. They knew the consequences. I do feel sorry for the children of those in prison though..... that is a sad situation.

Answer 8

Well unfortunately there is a part of me that believes in the punishment they give over seas. Steal some bread you loose fingers, take something bigger there goes your whole hand. Its the punishment we give that keeps crime down. Keeping the Prisoners treated like gold and giving them TV, Radio, and the luxury of its OK its just a slap on the hand if you get caught doing a bad deed here in the US. What a bunch of crap if we were stricter and most states never got rid of the death sentence it would be much better and the prisons wouldn't be over populated. Most of these people that get parole don't even deserve it and the ones who are in there for life, sorry call me cruel but my tax dollars pay for there sorry *** to live when if there supposed to die in jail just kill em. I bet the crime rate would drop a lot if our punishments were a lot better.
your telling me that if this insane murderer killed your entire immediate family you would be like it s OK he will get redeemed in jail and get out in a few years and be this law abiding citizen.?

Answer 9

putting people in prison especially minority's keeps the white folks upstate working. NYC has one of the more aggressive police forces in the country and some of the most bogus mandatory sentencing on the books. we just repealed the Rockefeller laws that made life sentences for people that get caught with a predetermined amount of drugs anything over two ounces got you a life bid. life on parole that is. it's a business that sends free cheap labor upstate and the surrounding counties where the prisons are built are guaranteed a life time supply of bodies to keep them working. it's time for these people to stop sending kids upstate for petty crimes or for stuff that can be cured by rehab and training.

Answer 10

Oh honey, I don't subscribe to your pacifist way of thinking. If someone commits a crime, their rights should be gone. As for their religion, here in the US, they can worship any way they want as long as they aren't, say, sacrificing cats. You do the crime, you do the time. We are all taught right and wrong. Cause and effect should be stressed more on our young people. An action always causes a reaction.