Comments on: State Objects To Muslim Prisoners Joining Kosher Food Case

By: drew pearce

drew pearce — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 02:56:13 +0000

when observing the behavior of dangerous criminals, I think that religion should be the first thing they are allowed to practice. Afterall, its supposed to make you into a peaceful person… Thats the idea.. right…?

By: Duke of Wawbeek

Duke of Wawbeek — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:06:01 +0000

Kosher meals! What is next, reciting the Kaddish?.

By: melodies4us

melodies4us — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:24:58 +0000

It is not that which enter into the mouth that defiles a man, but that which comes out.

By: Me

Me — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:11:30 +0000

In regards too:

“Many people in prison are innocent. They have been arrested, charged, have made innocent pleas, and are on trial. Until a jury convicts (or until a guilty plea is made), ALL people in those circumstances are innocent”

If they are in PRISON at this stage, they have bigger problems than a guilty verdict, as they await trial in JAIL. Prison is AFTER you have been found guilty and sentenced. Either way, I stand on no special treatment in either facility. If you want to have choices, then I suggest you stay out of trouble and maintain the ability that freedom allows when it comes to those choices.

By: Me

Me — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:01:41 +0000

I’m sorry but when exactly did Church and State decide to come together?? Our children are barely able to have prayer in school, but they want to add kosher foods to the prison. Here’s a thought: LET THEM GROW THEIR OWN FOOD SOURCES AND STOP PAMPERING THEM!!!! Let them have to work for their shelter and food source just like we have too. Stop trying to wrap them in bubble wrap and they just might figure out that they don’t want to get into trouble and have to go back to prison. Stop changing the rules for them and they just might learn they have to get along with the same rules society has to. Come on people, it’s not rocket science….do wrong, it’s called PUNISHMENT for a reason.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:36:33 +0000

REGARDING:
“I think people would be less likely to go to prison if they were not pampered and catered to”

I sometimes think some get themselves thrown into prison for the male companionship, but most probably don’t. The truth of the matter is that those who gave much thought to the consequences of their actions usually don’t go to prison in the first place. It’s associated with the low average IQ of inmates. (Crudely put: They’re stupid.)

You seem to think I’m talking about pampering them by suggesting giving them the vegetarian kosher meals some are requesting — well, they aren‘t requesting it be vegetarian but just to be on the safe side – - – . I don’t see it, but to me the main purpose of prison is to cheaply and safely keep criminals away from the general population in such a way that when and if they are ever released, they will tend to no longer prey on others. Simply torturing them probably wouldn’t do it — even if it were Constitutional. Feeding them pottage probably wouldn’t do it either, but should at least be cheap.

David for thoughtful people

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:56:03 +0000

REGARDING:
“Until a jury convicts (or until a guilty plea is made), ALL people in those circumstances are innocent.”

Actually, they are guilty or innocent regardless of what a jury says or what plea is made. The jury is only used to determine their official status.

Juries can be wrong.
A killer is a killer whether a jury is convinced or not.
A non killer is a non killer whether a jury is convinced or not

Others have already pointed out that the accused is kept in jail before trial unless released on bond. Prison is for convicted felons.

David for perfect juries

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:45:35 +0000

REGARDING:
“If I was in prison and my religion says I can only eat steak and shrimp, should I get it????? NO!!! ”

You are absolutely right. Shrimp isn’t kosher.
Nor is the steak if it is cut with a serrated blade.

Nor does such religion exist, so we’re back to vegetarian meals cooked by Jewish inmates even though that would be cheaper and less likely to encourage crime.

David for agreement

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:19:39 +0000

Duh, Duh, Prison is where you go when you are convicted. Jail is where you are at awaiting trial, if you cannot get bail. Also, most people charged are found guilty.
Not guilty verdicts are rare.

By: Workin Man

Workin Man — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:01:55 +0000

David Huie, I think people would be less likely to go to prision if they were not pampered and catered to….. Thats my point….. It’s not ment to be nice, and they aren’t there for doing good things. If i was in prison and my religion says i can only eat steak and shrimp, should i get it????? NO!!! I should of thought about that before i got in trouble.