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Jails are not supposed to be hotels, and nowadays, too many people are defeating the purpose of why jails exist in the first place. They have to be places nobody wants to go.
Jails are not supposed to be hotels, and nowadays, too many people are defeating the purpose of why jails exist in the first place. They have to be places nobody wants to go.
A major issue is that our system tends to lock people up for extended periods of time for petty nonsense.
I [deservedly] once spent 8 hours (overnight) in jail, and it shed a new light on how ridiculous it is to have people in there for months for stupid stuff simply because they can't afford bail and/or a good attorney.
So yeah, considering a lot of the people who wind up in jail are in there for menial nonsense, I'd say at the very least, it shouldn't feel like being locked in a dungeon.
Last edited by Arcenal813; Yesterday at 03:50 PM..
You'd think anyone working in corrections would be aware of the eighth amendment (cruel and unusual) punishment. Locking someone in a 3 x 3 shower is just begging for a lawsuit. This ultimately winds up costing the taxpayer money.
A major issue is that our system tends to lock people up for extended periods of time for petty nonsense.
I [deservedly] once spent 8 hours (overnight) in jail, and it shed a new light on how ridiculous it is to have people in there for months for stupid stuff simply because they can't afford bail and/or a good attorney.
So yeah, considering a lot of the people who wind up in jail are in there for menial nonsense, I'd say at the very least, it shouldn't feel like being locked in a dungeon.
A more major issue is that people continue to do things they know are illegal that will land them deservedly in jail or prison.
A more major issue is that people continue to do things they know are illegal that will land them deservedly in jail or prison.
It is very easy to unknowingly drive on a suspended license.
Run up a toll bill and forget to pay it (or never even get the bill in the mail, and just don't know about it?)
To jail you go!
Can't afford bail? You shall sit in there for days, maybe weeks, until a judge has time to see you.
By the time it's said and done, you likely got fired from your job, fell behind on mortgage/rent, and have a whole list of new issues... Because you got thrown in jail for nonsense, and could not afford to pay to get out.
It is very easy to unknowingly drive on a suspended license.
Run up a toll bill and forget to pay it (or never even get the bill in the mail, and just don't know about it?)
To jail you go!
Can't afford bail? You shall sit in there for days, maybe weeks, until a judge has time to see you.
By the time it's said and done, you likely got fired from your job, fell behind on mortgage/rent, and have a whole list of new issues... Because you got thrown in jail for nonsense, and could not afford to pay to get out.
If you can't afford the time, then don't do the crime.
If you can't afford the time, then don't do the crime.
The example in my post is not that of one where one is knowingly committing a crime. Unless one is actively checking the status of their license daily, there are times when there is no way at all of knowing that one has a suspended license. Sometimes, it can be as simple as a faulty toll transponder not recording a transaction. Next thing you know, you're three states away on a suspended DL, and off to jail you go. Right there with people awaiting trial and/or dispositions for ACTUAL crimes. It happens, a lot.
The example in my post is not that of one where one is knowingly committing a crime. Unless one is actively checking the status of their license daily, there are times when there is no way at all of knowing that one has a suspended license. Sometimes, it can be as simple as a faulty toll transponder not recording a transaction. Next thing you know, you're three states away on a suspended DL, and off to jail you go. Right there with people awaiting trial and/or dispositions for ACTUAL crimes. It happens, a lot.
Maybe I'm wrong, but getting your license suspended means you did something really bad.
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