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Solly Mack

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5. For some, sadly, jail is the better option. Poverty, lack of opportunity, etc. can cause some

Reply to Blue_true (Reply #3)

Sun Apr 7, 2019, 10:48 PM

Apr 2019

Last edited Mon Apr 8, 2019, 06:15 PM - Edit history (1)

to seek a sure thing over how scary poverty and deprivation is in the "real" world.

Some become institutionalized and some just know what the odds are once they are out.

I don't know why he did it. I just know it probably wasn't as simple as being stupid.

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I will get the jump on you. Another Florida Man story. [View all] Blue_true Apr 2019 OP

Didn't want to miss dinner, I guess. Solly Mack Apr 2019 #1

He got his wish. nt Blue_true Apr 2019 #3

For some, sadly, jail is the better option. Poverty, lack of opportunity, etc. can cause some Solly Mack Apr 2019 #5

After thinking about it more, you're right. Blue_true Apr 2019 #13

He's an admirable go-getter who wanted to get right back to work as soon as he was released. DavidDvorkin Apr 2019 #2

Or he is so destitute that jail is a better option than being on the street Blue_true Apr 2019 #4

Kleptos gotta klept ProudLib72 Apr 2019 #6

Lol.. Me and my friends are obsessed with Florida man stories. This guy you mention Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #7

I am guessing the burglar had no other place to go live and went for the sure thing. Blue_true Apr 2019 #9

Ummm..."My friends and I.." jpak Apr 2019 #12

Thanks!!! I knew better!!! Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #16

sounds like barbtries Apr 2019 #8

Initially I thought it was funny what he did. But, yes, sadly you are likely right. nt Blue_true Apr 2019 #10

"But yer Honor - I LIKE Prison..." jpak Apr 2019 #11

Or he has no other real choice. Sadly. nt Blue_true Apr 2019 #14

I already posted the story. Archae Apr 2019 #15