Just a quickie tonight--lots to do, including finishing the Bob Feller autobiog.
A story in the newspaper yesterday carried a photo. Some bleeding hearts are concerned about prison sentences for minors. One story was of two teens, 16 and 17, who a decade or so ago brutally murdered a couple, for fun. They thought this would make them "big men" with their in crowd. Well, they received life sentences, with no chance of parole until the 2030s or so.
What bothered me, really bothered me, was the photo. One of the punks had tattoos all over his face, like a mask. He got those in prison, at least according to the photo that accompanied this one, where he had no tattoos. Now, what is going on in our prisons where these guys are allowed to get such tattoos???? Who is running our prisons???? Where do these guys get the money for tattoos???? We aren't paying for them, are we???? Is this a country club???? What about the idea of punishment???? Can anyone say culture of violence???? Just asking.....
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- Ron Marinucci
- I have been married to Karen for 47 of my 73 years. I have two sons, Mike and Matt, both adults (at least in chronological age), and three grandchildren. I am retired, I suppose. I continue to teach college history, part-time; I still enjoy it, although the increasing amount of silly paperwork is grating and will likely be what drives me to fully retire. I have a BA in history from Amherst College and three graduate degrees. I do a little writing, too, some of which actually brings in some money.
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