Entitlements of prisoners

[Sundae]

I believe that if dietary requirements are a recognised part of an established religion they should be recognised. I don't see them as a privelege or a benefit of any sort - it's not like the prisoner is asking for brandy and cigars after every meal.

However I think if the cost of providing halal (or kosher) meat is prohibitive to the prison a vegetarian diet is an acceptable compromise.

I don't think that demanding that prisoners abandon any religious beliefs they have can possibly benefit anyone.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I don't think that demanding that prisoners abandon any religious beliefs they have can possibly benefit anyone.

I don't like culliflower. Therefore, when ever they serve it, they should provide me with parsnips. Why not? Why does anyone get special consideration, if not everyone?
What entitles the prisoner to impose even further cost on society? I'll bet providing halal food for this guy would be just as expensive as brandy and cigars. Maybe more so.
Another good reason for the death penalty, eliminate this kind of whining crap.

[keryx]

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I don't think that demanding that prisoners abandon any religious beliefs they have can possibly benefit anyone.

Prisoners can believe whatever they want. However, the life they have chosen has severely restricted the practice and expression of those beliefs. That's one of the punishments of prison. You don't get what you want when you want it; your time is not your own, it belongs to the state. Perhaps the experience is meant to teach you that if you don't commit a crime then you can do what you want, including eat a halal diet.