[Stoat]

So what if it’s ‘rotting’ and ‘vile’. It’s a prison, not a hotel. No frills, no privilages, no porn, no fancy diets. Way to go Sheriff!

Although I sincerely doubt that the food is actually 'rotting' as stated in the article (post # 33 here) I agree of course.  Such basic principles as the notion of prison being for punishment and as being a place to remind criminals that they don't want to commit crimes both appear to have been forgotten, or if not forgotten they have been expunged from the lexicon by the ACLU here in the USA and other groups like them.

(your screen name certainly supports Sheriff Arpaio's vision as well!  Bravo!)

[nofrills]

Thank you Stoat! I live in Europe, and someone with the vision of Sheriff Joe is badly needed here. I think private prisons are only being discussed here at the moment, but prisoners have a very pampered existence at the moment. I assume Sheriff J’s establishments are private?