most of the ones that are complaing how horrible prison is, MUST HAVE BEEN A INMATE. and if you dont like the time, dont do the crime. i also dont know where you pulled time at, but let me assure you, you have flat screen tv's,cable/satellite, heat/air (most camps), food (and a canteen if you dont like the dining hall). prison is a JOKE! and for the one's that commit crimes, learn from their mistakes, and go home to their families i commend you, for the ones that think you are owed something and somebody else did this to you, your a joke, you need to wake up, grow up, and straighten up!!!!!

Ever notice, NO ONE has ever passed away in prison? Check the records, all inmates die at the hospital or in the hands of medical personal. The DOC demands that every corrections officer agree to this statement as to insure no legal action can be taken. AMAZING.............

So, next time you interview someone with a criminal record give him or her a chance to be somebody. ============================ No truer words spoken. I hired a guy straight out of a Correctional Facility 15-18 years ago. He was intelligent, late 30's. He used his time to study and become a better person coming out. I never asked him why he was in, only wanted to know if he killed his former boss! Actually asked him that in a joking manner. Told him I had one more interview, he left. After the next interview, I called his Mom's house and he answered. I asked him when he could come in and fill out the paperwork. He said he didn't expect a call, thought I was giving him an excuse. He rode a bicycle to work until he could afford a car. He started out making $6.50/hour in a warehouse. When I left 4 years later, he was in a management position and still rising. Rehab works when the person wants it to work, not waiting for the system to give them something.

First of all, hate this man died in or out of prison. BUT those of you talking about how hard it is in prison need to smell the coffee. It's not a hotel with wake up service. It's prison, hard time punishment for a crime being committed, being convicted, and sentenced. You talk about being charged for personal hygiene items and such. You fail to mention that they are paid a nominal amount of money each day served. If free, they'd have to buy those personal items anyway. Where is it stated that prisoners are entitled to anything over and above food and shelter beyond what they would have to supply on the outside? You talk rehab? Everyday I read about repeat offenders committing more crime. You can't rehab some. This man was sentenced to life for murder. Sad but true that he didn't need rehab, if he was to serve his entire sentence. You say they are treated like sub-humans, a perception on your part. Avoid trouble and avoid prison. Plain and simple for the most part.

For those who are dishing out hugs to the inmates.....consider this...people ARE NOT forced to commit crimes...they make decisions in life. True some people grow up in a bad environment, but that is no excuse...others have grown up in that environment and have gone on to be successful in life...because they chose to make themselves better....again they made a decision. I feel sorry for NO person that makes the decision to commit a crime...and if they happen to die in prison....so be it, guess it was meant to be.