[circles]

As for where I've been, it wouldn't make a difference if you knew or not.

Just wondering, because I know a guy who did time in a North Carolina prison (not sure if it was medium or max) who said you can just mind your own business and do your own time, so I'm wondering how much of a difference it makes where you do your time.

I've never been in prison so I don't know. (Did a few days in the county jail, but that's not the same thing.)

[1stFreedom]

You *can* do your own thing. It's not impossible.

The problem is if you are pressured to join a group or you get targeted by a gang. Then you can no longer do your own thing.

You might as well cut things off at the start and join whatever group you fit in with.

In some ways, county jail is worse than prison. In prison it's a little more open, a little more freedom, etc. Some places you can even have your own TV. Some prisons have kitchennets where you can get coffee, etc.

And remember, plenty of guys get raped in county jail. Happens all the time. Typicall it's by someone awaiting a court appearrance -- a hardened experienced criminal if you will. The victim is usally a young male who is scared to death to begin with.

IMO,County jail is just a filthy holding cell for animals. Most people are there for under 6 months (some over) and so the entire atmosphere is one of a temporary nature. It's filthy, people piss all over the toilet in the cells, etc. A prison cell, on the other hand, is where you'll be spending the next five years. The prisoners keep their cells cleaner than those in county.

[Ben Bolt]

It is pretty much the same mindset throught the country circles . At least at the state level . You can " Be your own man " but be willing to develope a keen eye and get sharp real quick . It can be done but not often .