Between the Bars: Comments on 'Destined to Failure - DOC Style'https://betweenthebars.org/posts/commentfeed/92011-11-22T17:12:55ZComment2011-11-22T17:12:55ZMoniqueO/people/show/4463tag:betweenthebars.org,2011-11-22:/posts/9/destined-to-failure-doc-style/comments
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<span class='comment-date'>Posted 12 years, 4 months ago.</span>
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This makes me furious, and sad. The US prison system truly has become a huge money-making enterprise at the expense of the most disadvantaged. It seems to have hopelessly lost touch with any ultimate goal of protecting society--instead actively damaging it--and educating and rehabilitating prisoners. Though, frankly, I doubt that ever was the penal system's goal.<br /><br />It is very frustrating to see this enormous problem, involving so much callous discrimination and exploitation, but not to know what we can do about it. Since you have a way better understanding and knowledge of this system, do let us know what you think would be the most effective way the public outside of prison to do to tackle these issues.<br /><br />Thank you very much for sharing this story.
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Comment2011-11-16T23:55:47Zmelissa/people/show/4417tag:betweenthebars.org,2011-11-16:/posts/9/destined-to-failure-doc-style/comments
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<span class='comment-date'>Posted 12 years, 4 months ago.</span>
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Wow you are amazing. You have opened so many eyes as to what goes on in the prison system. There are so many more stories like Scotts and know one could have told it better than you.
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Comment2011-11-16T23:49:54Zmelissa/people/show/4417tag:betweenthebars.org,2011-11-16:/posts/9/destined-to-failure-doc-style/comments
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<span class='comment-date'>Posted 12 years, 4 months ago.</span>
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Wow,You are unbeliveable, You your self has opened so many eyes to what really goes on in the prison system. I will be sure to get your story out. God Bless you and Scott as you both deserve his blessings.
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Comment2010-11-10T16:11:33Zplainsperson/people/show/197tag:betweenthebars.org,2010-11-10:/posts/9/destined-to-failure-doc-style/comments
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<span class='comment-date'>Posted 13 years, 4 months ago.</span>
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There was a piece done about Bridgewater State Hospital in ... I believe it was the 20's or so called "Tinicut Follies" (or something of that nature, its been a while since I opined about it) which talked about how bad the hospital was at helping its institutionalized patients and how good it was at keeping them just as low as they were when they entered. Of course, as you know, Bridgewater State is now a mixed facility for Drugs/Alcohol and Sanity issues along with prison-related issues and yet still I read your story and think back to the sanitariums of old and how they just warehoused their clients without actually doing anything to 'fix' or 'help' them.<br /><br />If the prison system is to work, it has to work for the individual. If someone has a drugs/alcohol problem, it needs to be conquered in a way that the inmate understands or he will forever be a recidivist. What good is it to lock people up with the intent of letting them go at some point and not prepare them for the world outside?<br /><br />Scott's story is a major story that happens all too often with our institutionalized system. IT happens with hospitals, prisons, schools... Anywhere the government has their hand in. I'm not a libertarian of any sort, but the government hand is too large to help the few and too small to save the masses.
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Comment2010-11-05T16:03:16ZMolly/people/show/105tag:betweenthebars.org,2010-11-05:/posts/9/destined-to-failure-doc-style/comments
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<span class='comment-date'>Posted 13 years, 4 months ago.</span>
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I consider myself honored to have transcribed this compelling story. Scott and all others in his situation (for I know there are countless individuals in his shoes) are in my thoughts, and I promise to aid Timothy in spreading the word.
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Comment2010-11-02T20:04:38Zmamap/people/show/158tag:betweenthebars.org,2010-11-02:/posts/9/destined-to-failure-doc-style/comments
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<span class='comment-date'>Posted 13 years, 5 months ago.</span>
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Wow! What an unbelievable story. I cried when I read it. You have certainly painted a very explicit picture of what a limited adult endures in the prison system. I am so angry right now. I can't believe your friend Scott was treated so shabbily and was set up to fail. This is just another example of abuse of power. In spite of all your hard work and concern for Scott our system failed him. I truly hope you keep us updated on any information regarding him and I will also keep him in my prayers. That being said, thank you for being such a good person to be so concerned and for helping a fellow human being. <br /><br />I also like the idea of the blogs. Nice work.
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