prisoners (who probably put them in the actual hospital)get free tv .....and have the use of standard rate telephones?????????? is this justice?is this fair?????????????? what about the patients "Human rights"???? who agrees that this is an injustice??????
2007-08-14 02:51:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Bobby jim stfu im not speaking about new york.so GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT.chekky tw@
2007-08-14 05:10:48 · update #1
I totally agree with you, and with Zeppelin_ roses. Outrageous... Have a star xx
2007-08-14 03:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by LEANNE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Inmates do get to watch TV, usually in a community room within their cell block (Medium Security Facilities), and programming which is censored for content. Some in privileged Maximum security facilities are even allowed to purchase their own TV and watch in their cells (no cable).
( Mind you, their pay rates in prison are pennies per day for the job assignments they have. It takes them a long time to put enough money aside to purchase a personal TV, IF their facility allows it. The TV privilege mandates that the inmate give up personal packages from home.)
As for phone calls, here in New York State, inmates may use cell block phones for free. HOWEVER (!), all calls are made collect, and the party called is billed exorbitant prices and surcharges that benefit the Dept. of Corrections. Calls are limited in time, and a 30 minute call home is a minimum of $7 and more.
No NY State inmates get the use of standard rate phone calls unless it's through the chaplain's office for family emergencies.
For inmates, sure, food, clothing, and shelter are provided free. But, consider the limited family visits, limited menu choices, institutional food, inability to move about freely, hostile environment, gangs, drugs, cigarettes for bartering, and job assignments that pay pennies per day; prison is no bed of roses.
For hospitals, patients can use their private cell phones, and a family member can bring in a small portable TV if the hospital allows it. And, if they think they are well enough, the patient can check himself out of the hospital and finish recuperating at home.
For inmates here, parole doesn't happen until at least a G.E.D. is earned by the inmate.
Get your facts straight.
2007-08-14 03:20:45 · answer #2 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good point. I've never thought of that. Start a petition and I will sign it for sure
2007-08-14 03:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by zeppelin_roses 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋