"If somebody of (Ken Lay's) stature is assulted in any way, that's going to be really bad PR for the United States government." Kent Schaffer, Houston defense lawyer
Excuse me! "Somebody of Ken Lay's stature'?! Oh, the hackles on the back of my neck just went ballistic!
It should be really bad PR if ANY person in prison is assaulted, not just those who happen to have (through accident of birth, election to public office, or financial good fortune - or manipulation, as the case may be) attained an upper level social standing. It completely irks me when people seem to think it's ok that someone whose only privilege in life may have been a roof over their head somehow 'deserves' worse treatment than someone who has lived in the lap of luxury.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not advocating that anyone be subjected to assault in prison. However, if an assault on a Ken Lay or other highly placed prisoner is worthy of national shame, it should also be true if an assault on an otherwise non-visible prisoner occurs. Both were convicted of committing a crime. Both should be incarcerated in settings which meet our need for justice and rehabilitation, while keeping each equally free from harm. I realize that this may be a difficult to attain goal, humanity being what it is; however, it should be what we strive for.
Not quite sure what I'm hoping to do with this. I guess you could say I'm experimenting. Now where did I put that alchemy spell?
About Me
- SingingSkies
- Not much I can say about Me. Don't know that I've met Me yet, but I'll let you know when I do. Do you have any idea where I might find Me? Me may actually be lost, since I haven't heard much about Me lately. Did you see Me recently? Is Me a figment of My's imagination? *shrug* Oh, well! Anyway,I'm a clergy-human (emphasis on the human!) and have a grand time at it. I enjoy being me!
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