In Prison, Vick Dreamed of Playing for Chiefs

[Bearcat2005]

My first thought is why do taxpayers pick up the dime for TV in prison?

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Bearcat2005

My first thought is why do taxpayers pick up the dime for TV in prison?

You can't expect convicted felons to live without the essentials in life, like TV.

That would just be inhumane.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by Bearcat2005

My first thought is why do taxpayers pick up the dime for TV in prison?

No kidding! This story is odd on several levels. Did he just become a fan and get swept up in Chiefs mania while we were going 2-14? Are there others in Leavenworth just like him? Maybe this could be a new pipeline of talent for the Chiefs.

[DJJasonp]

Originally Posted by Adam

No kidding! This story is odd on several levels. Did he just become a fan and get swept up in Chiefs mania while we were going 2-14? Are there others in Leavenworth just like him? Maybe this could be a new pipeline of talent for the Chiefs.

Maybe TV in prison is only re-runs.....and he was watching the 2002-2003 chiefs

[memyselfI]

Originally Posted by wazu

No kidding! This story is odd on several levels. Did he just become a fan and get swept up in Chiefs mania while we were going 2-14? Are there others in Leavenworth just like him? Maybe this could be a new pipeline of talent for the Chiefs.

Worked for the Raiders...????

[jAZ]

Originally Posted by Bearcat2005

My first thought is why do taxpayers pick up the dime for TV in prison?

First of all, there's no reason to assume that the TV was taxpayer funded. If it's anything like some of the prison shows, it's possible he had his own TV in the cell. One of my businesses sells supplies to a prison here in Tucson. Included is hair clippers. They sell them to the prisoners to use.

Second, My guess is that TV, exercise equipment, books, games and presumably internet are all part of a strategy that cuts overall security costs by creating incentives that encourage good behavior, reduce violence and tension, keep them them occupied, etc.

[alnorth]

Originally Posted by jAZ

Second, My guess is that TV, exercise equipment, books, games and presumably internet are all part of a strategy that cuts overall security costs by creating incentives that encourage good behavior, reduce violence and tension, keep them them occupied, etc.

That actually isn't a bad argument. Prisoners watching TV = calm zombies who don't feel like doing much but watch more TV. Prisoners without TV = bored thugs who are ready to cut someone and break s***.

[HoneyBadger]

Originally Posted by alnorth

That actually isn't a bad argument. Prisoners watching TV = calm zombies who don't feel like doing much but watch more TV. Prisoners without TV = bored thugs who are ready to cut someone and break s***.

Maybe we should let them kill each other, this would be another cost saving technique.

[Thig Lyfe]

Originally Posted by jAZ

First of all, there's no reason to assume that the TV was taxpayer funded. If it's anything like some of the prison shows, it's possible he had his own TV in the cell. One of my businesses sells supplies to a prison here in Tucson. Included is hair clippers. They sell them to the prisoners to use.

Second, My guess is that TV, exercise equipment, books, games and presumably internet are all part of a strategy that cuts overall security costs by creating incentives that encourage good behavior, reduce violence and tension, keep them them occupied, etc.

This post makes way too much sense to be on CP. GET OUT!

[blaise]

Originally Posted by Bearcat2005

My first thought is why do taxpayers pick up the dime for TV in prison?

Because one TV is cheaper than hiring 20 guards who would have to deal with inmates with nothing to do.