You're not going to believe this - it has been reported that convicts are no longer interested in escaping from incarceration because they have such a "cushy" life behind bars !! Central heating, modern sanitary arrangements - no longer a tin bucket for slopping out, visits by prostitutes, good regular meals, health care , re-education (or the first in many cases) - in fact, a life style the envy of many who were the victims of some of the inmates ! Quite takes your breath away, doesn't it ! Yes, I am smiling as I write; in fact, it would be easy to become hysterical over the realisation that the removal of freedom for many "criminals" gives a far more civilized and enjoyable way of life than many of them have ever known - so the punishment IS successful in the social context - ironic, isn't it..? An even more unbelievable fact is that one drug dealer regularly BREAKS IN in to a prison, via a ladder conveniently placed in different parts of the building by his inmate customers.....and hasn't been apprehended yet - he's always one step ahead of the warders - it beggars belief ! Now we know why we have more prisoners in jail than any other European country, and running out of penal accomodation. It's always been understood that minor offences, which generate custodial sentences, are more prolific just before Christmas, and covers the New Year celebration period, but, at this rate it will be the norm in a few years for most of the population to reside in prison, judging by the increasing bankruptcy rate..! Let's hope there are enough workers generating the financial funding.......
So be good! Even with all the current advantages prison affords, I prefer my freedom to wander about the countryside, enjoying all the delights it provides, smelling new mown grass, breathing is sweet air perfumed by the spring blossoms, attending rehearsals and performances by my breathers, (and others) - and most of all, time to be with friends and relatives, be inspired by love of life, and meeting new and stimulating friends.......k..p b.......g.....
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