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In reply to the discussion: Sex offender Sandusky limited in prison due to safety concerns [View all]RB TexLa
(17,003 posts)45. He's trying to get moved to a medium or low security facility
While it's probably true that he's not a flight or violence risk, he is being punished. Prison can be a rehabilitation enterprise but it's also intended to be a punishment. Sounds like he is being punished and will continue to be for a while.
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Yes, it would. We are not primitive bent on revenge. The objective of our system is
sabrina 1
Dec 2012
#32
I think you are on the wrong site. Jim Robinson would happily welcome your views to his site. nt
madinmaryland
Dec 2012
#39
Thank you. This is a test of our commitment to the principles we claim to hold dear.
sabrina 1
Dec 2012
#33
If he was released into the general prison population, I wouldn't bet on his life expectancy.
hobbit709
Dec 2012
#8
Ah, but you see, the need to satisfy one's bloodlust knows neither party nor
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#57
I think Sandusky should be given the same consideration he gave his victims
underthematrix
Dec 2012
#51