Public Guardian vs Prison - Where is Emily Brown Better Off?

Emily Brown is better off in prison --- Are we wrong?  Let's put all disabled persons / senior citizens in jail and the criminals in nursing homes / group homes and in the care of the Public Guardian. . .

  • This way the seniors / disabled persons would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.
  • They'd receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs etc and they'd receive money instead of paying it out.
  • They would have constant video monitoring, so they could be helped instantly if they fell, or needed assistance.
  • Bedding would be washed twice a week, and all clothing would be laundered and ironed for them.
  • A guard would check on them every 20 minutes and bring their meals and snacks to their cell.
  • They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.
  • They would have access to a library, gym, spiritual counselling, and education.
  • Simple clothing, shoes, slippers, night clothes and legal aid would be free.
  • Private, secure rooms for all, with an exercise yard and gardens. 
  • Each senior could have a PC or laptop, a TV , radio and daily phone calls.
  • There would be a board of directors to hear complaints, and the guards would have a code of conduct that would be strictly adhered to. 

"Criminals" would get cold food, be left all alone and unsupervised.
Lights off at 8 pm.
Showers once a week.
Live in a tiny room and pay $1500 per month and have no hope of ever getting out.


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