Should prisoners be paid?
- From: Pete L <peterlavington@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:22:31 -0700 (PDT)
I see today that the Govt vetoed an increase in prisoners' pay. I
heard some chap on the radio bleating on about how important it is for
the prisoners to be able to phone their loved ones etc. Well, sorry to
be too hard hearted, but my answer is - tough! If you choose to become
a criminal and get caught you must face hardships. There are many
countries in the world where food is not provided for prisoners and
their loved ones have to bring food in for them or else they would
starve. I suspect that most people believe prison should be a
punishment and a deterrent. I suppose I would grudgingly accept we
have to feed prisoners but I can see no reason why they should be paid
out of my taxes.
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