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Originally posted by badgerprints
Originally posted by doobydoll
Originally posted by badgerprints
Originally posted by elevatedone
Now for the twist.... I know we don't know exactly what crimes these guys committed, but what would you say if they were to be released for these heroic acts? Or possibly time taken off and they can get out early?
Why?
Do people who are not inmates get a get out of jail free card if they save a drowning kid?
Good people have to pay their dues just like bad people do.
These inmates' motivation for this heroic deed wasn't to help them get out of jail early, there was no reward on offer to 'encourage' or sway them to do this, and they probably don't expect to get out of jail early either. The only reason they did this is that they are human beings and acted as such.
Just because they are guilty of making a few mistakes in life doesn't make them less than human.
It doesn't make them any more human either. It was a nice thing to do but it was also the right thing to do.
Heroes save lives every day. Doesn't get them a discount on jail time though.
Mr Pettis is scheduled to be released in October after spending most of his adult life behind bars.
Originally posted by caladonea
Originally posted by elevatedone
Now for the twist.... I know we don't know exactly what crimes these guys committed, but what would you say if they were to be released for these heroic acts? Or possibly time taken off and they can get out early?
They saved lives; they are serving their time (for non-violent) crimes; I say let them out early; and let's see what more good they will do.
Originally posted by Char-Lee
Originally posted by rockymcgilicutty
reply to post by Char-Lee
Yea, I guess it is,read the link.Inmate help's save women from abduction.
www.msnewsnow.com... m-possible-abduction
Yes each case is different, to often they let the scary re-offenders out. The child molesters who LOVE children are the worst to me, non violent yes, most of them.
So most of you see it as if someone murdered your child but without thought rescued another child they paid the price due for the loss of yours.
None seem to care to know what they were in for before saying release, that surprises me.edit on 2-2-2013 by Char-Lee because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by badgerprints
Originally posted by elevatedone
Now for the twist.... I know we don't know exactly what crimes these guys committed, but what would you say if they were to be released for these heroic acts? Or possibly time taken off and they can get out early?
Why?
Do people who are not inmates get a get out of jail free card if they save a drowning kid?
Good people have to pay their dues just like bad people do.
Originally posted by ausername
Just when you are about to lose faith in humanity, a story like this comes along.
Refreshing.
Originally posted by Manhater
The whole point of locking people up, is for violent crimes.
What did they get?
A speeding ticket and not pay the fine?
Didn't pay Child Alimony?
Did they get caught with drugs?
Originally posted by elevatedone
Now for the twist.... I know we don't know exactly what crimes these guys committed, but what would you say if they were to be released for these heroic acts? Or possibly time taken off and they can get out early?
Originally posted by AndyMayhew
Originally posted by Manhater
The whole point of locking people up, is for violent crimes.
What did they get?
A speeding ticket and not pay the fine?
Didn't pay Child Alimony?
Did they get caught with drugs?
Defrauded your grandmother out of her life savings
Peddled coc aine to schookids
Were caught drink driving for the 5th time in a year
Were found to have 5,000 images of child porn on their computer
Prison is a deterrent and a punishment, not just a means of removing violent criminals from society.
And just because someone does one good thing does not absolve them of all the bad things they have done.
Originally posted by foodstamp
reply to post by kingmonkey
They're crime could be for not paying speeding tickets (I'm sure they're more severe)... They don't deserve leniency..
To me, That would be like congratulating a single father for buying his children clothes for school.. You're supposed to do that!
Originally posted by intrepid
Originally posted by foodstamp
reply to post by kingmonkey
They're crime could be for not paying speeding tickets (I'm sure they're more severe)... They don't deserve leniency..
To me, That would be like congratulating a single father for buying his children clothes for school.. You're supposed to do that!
I think it's been over 200 years since buying your kids clothes was a life threatening effort. This ended well. It could have ended with the kids and the inmates dead. The effort is worth at least a consideration.