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Should drug addicts in prison be forced to go cold turkey?
My first reaction is yes, not even methadone. It is quite likely they are there because of their addiction. They should therefore be aware that they will have a very unpleasant time for the first couple of weeks or so and that will be an integral part of their sentence.
My second reaction is yes, but only under very strict 24 hour supervision.
My third reaction is that this should be the sort of all drug-addicts.
My fourth reaction is that all drug dealers or aiders and abettors should be given life, as they are the purveyors of misery and, often, death in atrocious circumstances.
However, there is a risk; prison staff or other prisoners may slip them a fix. Personally, I feel that if prison staff deal in drugs, even so-called 'soft' or 'recreational' ones, they must undergo a 20 year minimum sentence behind the bars without parole for abusing their trust and position. As for prisoners with drugs, an extra 5 years without parole for each offence sounds about right to me. Every effort should be made to ensure that all penal establishments should be totally drug-free.
My personal view is that prison for drug offences should be just that: total deprivation of all personal liberties, not even TV or radio. Those behind bars are there because they have displayed extreme antisocial behaviour; if they continue to do so, or attempt to do so, while in prison, then their sentences should be prolonged. I don't think any prison régime can be too harsh for these guys.
My first reaction is yes, not even methadone. It is quite likely they are there because of their addiction. They should therefore be aware that they will have a very unpleasant time for the first couple of weeks or so and that will be an integral part of their sentence.
My second reaction is yes, but only under very strict 24 hour supervision.
My third reaction is that this should be the sort of all drug-addicts.
My fourth reaction is that all drug dealers or aiders and abettors should be given life, as they are the purveyors of misery and, often, death in atrocious circumstances.
However, there is a risk; prison staff or other prisoners may slip them a fix. Personally, I feel that if prison staff deal in drugs, even so-called 'soft' or 'recreational' ones, they must undergo a 20 year minimum sentence behind the bars without parole for abusing their trust and position. As for prisoners with drugs, an extra 5 years without parole for each offence sounds about right to me. Every effort should be made to ensure that all penal establishments should be totally drug-free.
My personal view is that prison for drug offences should be just that: total deprivation of all personal liberties, not even TV or radio. Those behind bars are there because they have displayed extreme antisocial behaviour; if they continue to do so, or attempt to do so, while in prison, then their sentences should be prolonged. I don't think any prison régime can be too harsh for these guys.
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