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And no one is going to do a damn thing about this because the US is not a nation of laws anymore.
I have massive problems with prisons and by extension policing. I think prisons are the some of the most cruel institutions on Earth. But I am kind of disappointed that that community isn’t really proposing anything it feels like. Prisons are cruel and need reform, you don’t need to convince me there. The problem is I do think there is a legitimate need for something to protect people, and to separate people who are a serious risk to others.
They say:
creating lasting alternatives to punishment and imprisonment.
But what?
One idea I think, that is a small reform but I think would actually be very valuable in increasing prisoners quality of life: increased internet access. I think the isolation, and the feeling of being trapped within the prison culture, is very harmful. It would also be easier to bring abuse to public attention.
I know you’re making a political point, but tbh, I thought Lemmy would have a better take on criminal justice
Equally petty, but I don’t associate crime with being a bad person.
Speeding is a crime. Drug use is a crime. Evading draconian copyright laws is a crime…
Totally agree. But I think depending on the type of speeding you do can make you a bad person.
There are better takes but you have to search for them.
https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/c/abolition@slrpnk.net
I have massive problems with prisons and by extension policing. I think prisons are the some of the most cruel institutions on Earth. But I am kind of disappointed that that community isn’t really proposing anything it feels like. Prisons are cruel and need reform, you don’t need to convince me there. The problem is I do think there is a legitimate need for something to protect people, and to separate people who are a serious risk to others.
They say:
But what?
One idea I think, that is a small reform but I think would actually be very valuable in increasing prisoners quality of life: increased internet access. I think the isolation, and the feeling of being trapped within the prison culture, is very harmful. It would also be easier to bring abuse to public attention.