[BelfryJustice]

I'm with blackcat on that. Jails moreso than prisons house people that commit petty crimes to have a place to sleep and food and heat/air conditioning. They have it better than I do. They get to work out, play basketball, hang out with friends, watch television, eat good meals, sleep whenever, and they have no bills nor worries in the world...

You must remember that most inmates start at the jail system and work their way in to the prison system. Most jails are more dangerous than some of the prison due to the large mix of people that have not been classified. Working out is a good thing as far as staff is concerned. If an inmate is working out or plays basketball he is doing something positive and not involving himself in the many negative activities that are available to him. When you talk about hanging out with friends you are also talking about hanging with individuals that have many bad things in mind for you also. They may not be your friend. The inmates at our institution due have medical co pays. I do agree that they don’t have the bills that we do on the street. Many are required to pay some child support while incarcerated and some are paying court cost. Many are not so worried about the free world but are worried about survival. Small, weak, and mentally challenged have a difficult time in prison and can become a victim of many bad events while completing their time. I hope this helps. chemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />