06-29-2015, 05:54 PM
(06-29-2015, 05:50 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: Life in solitary would be cruel and unusual, as well. If I remember correctly the death penalty is not the only thing that we have been holding onto longer than our more developed nation brethren, but also the heavy handed use of solitary confinement. It has been shown to have many ill effects physically, mentally, and emotionally on those that go through it and several organizations, including the UN, are very much against it when discussing human rights.
Yeah I agree somewhat with you which is why I am torn. I think we have serious issues with incarceration as a whole. I would like to see a lot of laws be leasened and then focus on the serious offenders.... Even more harsh in some cases.
I do not trust the UN on anything.
