tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361358365193630538.post7463405218542038974..comments2024-03-20T19:17:02.285-07:00Comments on IN THE NEWS: Amnesty issues scathing report on prolonged solitary confinementKaren Franklin, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01032855743077403199noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361358365193630538.post-3396720068551333152012-10-24T09:59:01.158-07:002012-10-24T09:59:01.158-07:00I am curious: Does evidence of such inhumane treat...I am curious: Does evidence of such inhumane treatment have the power to change legal policy? Several representatives of the penal community are insisting that no mistreatment occurs, yet the objective evidence acquired so far says otherwise, and it has support from abroad.<br /><br />Then again, when it comes to sexual predators, at least, nothing is considered too extreme. I guess it depends on the crime and how serious our society perceives it to be.<br /><br />I composed an article recently entitled "Perception versus Fact: Which Is More Decisive?" The article revolves around Jerry Sandusky and the mob mentality. Feel free at: http://researcherone.wordpress.com . Karen, I would especially be curious to read any feedback you might have on that, when you have the time.<br /><br />I question whether or not this evidence will sway the U.S. government or court system. Public fear already has its grip on both.<br /><br />R1researcheronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576084808353132904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361358365193630538.post-20198065728415325332012-10-18T08:47:37.524-07:002012-10-18T08:47:37.524-07:00The petition, although apparently only for the US,...The petition, although apparently only for the US, will accept other addresses/postcodes.Cavall de Querhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687910584661433398noreply@blogger.com