[Ladyzekke]

I agree with Azred. It depends on the individual and the crime. Some can be rehabilitated, but the serial killer types I don't think ever can. Any serial killer shoud stay locked up and deserve actual punishment, which means no big TVs, etc. Of course some would say just being locked up for the rest of your life is enough punishment, regardless of the amenities (sp?). But I don't feel that way. If you get big TVs, pools, jogging paths, decent meals, etc., life probably isn't so bad. I mean, you don't have to pay any bills, or work, you can hang out with friends (if you aren't in isolation), free varieties of entertainment, no cooking or cleaning, etc. There are many good, decent, law abiding citizens who are poor who don't have it that good!

A little off topic, but it reminds me of a month ago, in our local news, a homeless man hurt himself and robbed a bank (just asked for a dollar) just so he could go to jail and get healthcare (and probably shelter, food, etc.)