it is indeed (Reply #7) - Democratic Underground

In the discussion thread: Amy Goodman: Solitary Confinement Is Not the Answer [View all]

Thu May 8, 2014, 10:34 AM

7. it is indeed

I don't even like it as a punishment for a few days.

I don't even understand why we're doing it in the first place. We figured out a long time ago that the Eastern State Penitentiary idea didn't make prisoners rehabilitate, it made them insane and why they finally stopped so much of the practices of silence and isolation.

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9 replies	Author	Time	Post
Amy Goodman: Solitary Confinement Is Not the Answer [View all]	marmar	May 2014	OP
du rec.	xchrom	May 2014	#1
It should only be used on those that would cause harm to others	seveneyes	May 2014	#2
It should never be used beyond a few days, even on those who have harmed others.	morningfog	May 2014	#3
If someone is intent on harming anyone they come near	seveneyes	May 2014	#4
I disagree	pipoman	May 2014	#5
it is indeed	TorchTheWitch	May 2014	#7
Have you ever been to prison?	NobodyHere	May 2014	#8
I've been in many prisons and met all types of prisoners. My position is based on those	morningfog	May 2014	#9
Our county sheriff RARELY uses 'solitary'.	ColesCountyDem	May 2014	#6

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