Comments on: Stabbed Holman Prison Corrections Officer Dies From Injuries

By: DAVID HUIE GREEN

DAVID HUIE GREEN — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 17:57:37 +0000

REGARDING:
“but prison does no good if itsnt reformatory so to D.O.C IS FOR AT FAULT FOR THE PRACTICE OF HARD TIME RATHER THAN LESAON TIME”

A prison does good even if the inmates don’t learn their lessons or avail themselves of the classes which are offered. It provides a physical barrier between known predators and your loved ones. Attempts to reform human minds from criminal human to noncriminal human have always failed unless the human decides to accept personal responsibility and repent of continuing evil. Those who blame others for the actions of killers and other predators are part of the exculpatory mindset which contributes to the difficulty of improving.

Possibly surgery and selective use of electrodes and current could change them for the better — or at least the less dangerous, but few want to try such measures so we are stuck with guarding the rest of humanity from them for a time.

David for humanity

By: Denise Hayes

Denise Hayes — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 04:44:02 +0000

Let us not just send out prayers for the Bettis family, we need to all exercise our constitutional right and demand change. If enough people will sign a petition and get out and vote, things will change. Dont let them just sweep this under the rug! POLITICIANS DONT CARE! They need to be reminded that they are suppose to be working for the good of the people. How is it good for anyone to have to risk their life just to make a living? They have all lost sight of what life is like for the average citizen because they are in Congress lining their pockets with kickbacks.
May the love and peace of God comfort you Bettis Family

By: old timer

old timer — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:11:00 +0000

If this would have happened in the late 60s or early 70s…would not need no investigation..go before grand jury..trial.. sentencing…and cost to taxpayer.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:04:07 +0000

Spare the rod

You have to show these dangerous convicts who is in charge, and administer the consequences for insubordination and violent behavior. A good crack on the skull helps them come to order and to stay in order.

By: Makaveli

Makaveli — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:12:52 +0000

He shouldn’t have been killed over a tray but prison does no good if itsnt reformatory so to D.O.C IS FOR AT FAULT FOR THE PRACTICE OF HARD TIME RATHER THAN LESAON TIME

By: say it aint so

say it aint so — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 05:05:38 +0000

the inmates is not eating at a all you can eat buffet if he wanted another plate he should have never comitted the first crime now he going to waste taxpayers money again the state of alabama should fry him like the coward he is

By: Just Wondering

Just Wondering — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 22:03:36 +0000

I have followed this story like most from the beginning certainly hoping and praying every single day for a much different outcome for this officer. My thoughts and prayers will continue for this family and the work family of Mr. Bettis.
Although not actually relevant, what bothers me about reading this article is the quote from the governor thanking Officer Bettis ‘for his years of service’. What I question is, Governor, have you ever taken the time to actually thank a CO before they lost their life? Have you placed a call to the family personally to express your sincerest sympathy or do you just allow someone to quote you for an article? Did you lose an ounce of sleep over what transpired in your prison in your State? I agree with some of the other comments already made. This is a dangerous job. The people employed in these jobs are understaffed and underpaid and our Governor continues to cut budgets allowing the problems to only get worse. Our governor has no understanding of what it means to be a hard working middle class American. You have lost touch with your sense of responsibility and duties to this great State. May God bless us all.

By: Tammy Davis

Tammy Davis — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 19:34:32 +0000

Rip Kenny and thank u for your service I knew him a d he was a very sweet person prays for the family

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 16:14:17 +0000

@sarah
I’m trying to think of the nicest way to say your stupid. I think I will just go with you are misinformed and gullible if you believe those inmates are not getting plenty to eat and you also don’t really know the evil in the world if you don’t think someone would kill for not getting an extra tray or even less than that evil will kill for no reason

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 14:45:02 +0000

(Juries don’t put people in prison for doing reasonable things.)