Weights in prison

[DaPit26]

Since a huge number of murderers, rapists etc.... return to a life of crime once out of prison, do you think it's a good idea to let them lift the way they do? i'm not against it, i have a cuz in prison whos benching 585 in attica but they won't count it for a state rec (because he's a convicted murderer) It's kind of scarey though to think a dude that killed someone is on the streets that could literally rip your fucking arms off!

 

[eat big]

See for some lifting weights is heaven. If youre in prison you shouldnt be able to do something that you enjoy so much. Exercise as in cardio is all I would let them do. If I was in there for life I wouldnt exercise because I wouldnt want to live any longer most likely.

 

[riverrock]

Exactly what else do you think they should do - fall asleep for 20 years, wake up, and return to work? Do me a favour!

Prisoners need access to a full weights room to give them a chance to remain healthy and something to do to give them an interest. Likewide, many take up new interests like taking a degree etc. As for having the power to rip someone's arms off....wtf.....If they wanted to do that, they'd use a gun anyhow. If taxpayers are spending a fortune funding state prisons, the least they deserve back is that some effort is made to rehab these guys back into society. Depriving them of something basic like a gym will never happen. As for the laughable "make prison as hard as possible" agrument that some people out there use, I think being away from your home, family, and everything you've ever known isn't a bundle of laughs anyhow.

 

[PatBateman3]

Exactly what else do you think they should do - fall asleep for 20 years, wake up, and return to work? Do me a favour!

Prisoners need access to a full weights room to give them a chance to remain healthy and something to do to give them an interest. Likewide, many take up new interests like taking a degree etc. As for having the power to rip someone's arms off....wtf.....If they wanted to do that, they'd use a gun anyhow. If taxpayers are spending a fortune funding state prisons, the least they deserve back is that some effort is made to rehab these guys back into society. Depriving them of something basic like a gym will never happen. As for the laughable "make prison as hard as possible" agrument that some people out there use, I think being away from your home, family, and everything you've ever known isn't a bundle of laughs anyhow.

Yeah, you're right, let's just go easy on all the murderers and rapists.

 

[riverrock]

Yeah, you're right, let's just go easy on all the murderers and rapists.

Yes, prison is a great laugh. You make new friends, get free food, an opportunity for an education, and free gym membership. Hey guys, lets all rob the local Post Office, use our own car as a get-away vehicle so we get caught, and lets all go to prison for 20 years and have a great time!! Hurrrrrah!!!!!!!

 

[DaPit26]

prison for some is better than being on the streets. meals everyday, shower, weights. some people have nothing to lose so prison is a vacation to them. i don't think prison should be a place people would actually want to go! if someone were to rape one of my family or friends i wouldn't want them enjoying their time. I'm actually trying to be a co at a prison now and i don't like the fact that some prisoners could kick my ass. and as far as rehabilitation goes, it's a joke! my second year in college, we did studies in criminal psych and civil law and found rehab works for like 1-3 %

 

[Diggerman]

Prison should be worse than hell

 

[lilpumper]

not everyone in prison is a murderer or a rapist. people are in their for many reasons Taxes, drinking and driving, not paying child support ect. so ya i think they should be able to lift weights. im taking it that those who oppose have never been locked up and have no idea what so ever what it is like being locked up.

 

[lilpumper]

I also think that weights help relieve stress for prisoners so that everyone doesnt try to kill eachother. And yes ive been locked up so i know from experience.

 

[musketeer]

The kind of people who would abuse thier size and strength would find another way to achieve their immoral end if they did not have the muscle. Training with weights is a soul fortifying experince and could develop their sense of personal pride and instill a sense of routine and dedicated work ethic.

On a slightly different slant, how the hell do they get really huge on prison diets?
Kinda goes against the whole diet is 90% mantra!