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Why exactly is it again we are told we should show these prisoners-to-be respect? Not necessarily these particular people but those like them. So, there they are, thugs, sitting in prison, looking at the camera telling the world how they should be treated with respect. Don't get me wrong, I've never bought into the simple-minded notion that respect should be earned. Of course, that's not to say respect shouldn't be earned. The problem isn't with the saying but the believed suggestion we shouldn't show respect to those that haven't earned it. Even prison guards know that we should be respectful (to a degree) just for being human beings, despite no earned respect otherwise. I would actually be a little bit tolerant of those so inclined to not show respect to those who always seem to think they deserve it. Never mind about how safer or easier it would be if inmates were given at least minimal levels of respect. Never mind there should be a minimal level of respect shown for just being human beings. How about a little bit of overt disrespect to those who would unjustly harm others, especially those in serious need of an attitude adjustment.The head stomping vandal freaks are punks who will not be shamed if they feel they have the upper hand.
It's one thing (a bad thing) to be in the frame of mind that would lead to such harshness, but it's another thing (an even worse thing) to additionally be in the frame of mind to think we should be sympathetic to their demands for respect.