When you look at cases like the political prisoner case of the Angola 3, you realize that the U.S. is not the completely humane country it makes itself out to be, but rather a corporate machine with a loooong political agenda.
"Unlike prisoners of ancient Rome, convicts at the annual Angola and Oklahoma State rodeos aren't physically forced to compete in the games, or even executed after their performance. Instead, they're paid handsomely -- upwards of $200 for winning "Convict Poker," or $100 for successfully grabbing the chip in "Money the Hard Way." A tour guide clarifies the basic economics: "Since $100 is worth about four months' pay to these hardened criminals, be ready for one hell of a scrap for that c-note.""--By Ben Zipperer, AlterNet. Posted April 18, 2007.
Just remember what those criminals are doing inside of prison in the first place. You would be surprised if you did any research on the prison systems of other countries. We aren't completely humane--but we are the MOST humane. Check your facts first.
"Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity--and I'm not so sure about the universe"
-Albert Einstein
you have no idea you're talking about, as usual. research!
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Thats right, the criminal justice major who studies corrections outside of her corrections class has no idea what shes talking about.
jesus. you really are a democrat.
and you are a very sore loser. You apply to my signature.
"Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity--and I'm not so sure about the universe"
-Albert Einstein
www.uscc.gov/researchpapers/2000_2003/reports/pris_02.htm
The US prohibits the importation of the products of forced labor prisoners from any country- including China.
www.tibetca/en/wtnarchive/1995/1/28_2/html
How Chinese don't receive adequate health care if they aren't war criminals
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10218234
How they handle homosexuals in prison (Arab countries)
http://web.amnesty.org/report2003/2MD-index-eng
On the treatment of prisoners NOT under US "rule" in the Middle East and Northern Africa
http://hrw.org/english/doc/2007/04/27/saudia15774.htm
Saudi Arabia- video confirming torture in prison
http://hrw.org/audio/2007/english/papua02/indone15321.htm
Protest and punishment in Indonesia
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/12/18/saudia14892.htm
Saudi Arabia- blocking promised access to prisons to the Human Rights Watch
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/12/08/tunisi14787.htm
Harrassment of political prisoners and families in Tunisia
http://hrw.org/reports/2006/guinea0806/
Torture, etc., by Guinean Security Forces
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/02/27/libya12725/htm
Women, girls locked up indefinitely in Libya
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2005/09/07/sudan11693.htm
Executions of minor offenders- the under 18 kind
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2004/05/24/turkey10316.htm
Case of Nuriye Kesbir
http://hrw.org/backgrounder/eca/uzbek040403-bck.htm
Deaths in Custody in Uzbekistan
Heres your research. Now stick that in your hippie pipe.
"Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity--and I'm not so sure about the universe"
-Albert Einstein
wasn't focused on other countries, genius. It was about injustice in the U.S. You must also keep in mind that the link you've posted include countires with varying types of governments.
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When I said that we were the MOST humane, I was comparing us with different countries. Genuis.
"Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity--and I'm not so sure about the universe"
-Albert Einstein
When I said that we were the MOST humane, I was comparing us with different countries. Genius.
"Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity--and I'm not so sure about the universe"
-Albert Einstein
I have never heard such unintelligent banter about something that has great potential for intelligent banter...
...and apparently someone thought their comment poignant enough to post it twice...I think maybe you apply to your own signature, my friend.
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