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We know that prison systems around the world are in desperate need of modernization, but did you really have to give them flat-screen TVs? Huh, Scotland? Some of our staff can't even afford LCD TVs, and (to our knowledge) they're not criminals.A privately-run prison in West Lothian, Scotland is getting a makeover that makes it nicer than your average college dorm. Electronic kiosks have been installed for prisoners to check menus and order food, check account balances, and order supplies from the canteen.
The prison even has a computer room, library, a gym, and private showers in the cells. Audrey Park, the prison director, defended the availability of flat-screen TVs for the prisoners. She pointed out that the TVs must be purchased by the prisoners and were limited to 15 inches in size.
So in this prison, the real punishment is being forced to squint and hunch over a tiny television screen all day. [From: Telegraph]
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Subscribe to commentscubesalFeb 20th 2009 10:19PM
Sure why not ? If it was me if I was running a prison or prison system I'd have an " intranet" connection in every cell connected to the very extensive prison library each cell would have its own shower as well as the toilet and hey if they want exercize thers the floor pal do some push ups or run in place ? As you probably know an " intranet " is a closed system no possiblity of these birds chatting away into the wee hours on aol or anything of the kind just books to read and to hell with the tv ? Hey they could even videoconference with the warden from time to time ? the only time they'd ever come out of their cels was when the bid was up or if they needed to go to the doctor or dentist .Meals would be served thru the bars once a day their choice if they want to eat breakfast at dinnertime or vica versa ? Would definately cut down on the amount of corrections staff needed to be hired ?