Question: Is prison abuse as wide spread as you write about? I rarely read 
stuff about it.
Answer: If you are referring to the latest stuff I have been putting on my blog, the short answer would be yes. I will explain.
I have been commenting on an article titled “inmate died in agony while pleading for help” What people don’t understand is, sadly this happens all the time.
Go on the Internet and Google Stanford Study. It is a very interesting prison study Stanford University did. Short version, it was about power. When people are given authority over other people they sometimes get on a power trip.
You don’t hear about regular abuses in the prison system because the prison system is a closed environment. The prison administration controls mail, phone privileges, visits and even the media.
You do hear about some stuff, only when it slips out. I don’t bash guards as I remember a few guards who saved my life in prison. Not all guards are on power trips but sadly, some are. I believe it has a lot to do with screening, leadership, and lack of oversight.
Just remember, while you are sleeping comfortably in your bed tonight someone in a US prison is being abused. I say that with conviction because I know it to be true.
I am glad you are reading my new blog and to let everyone else know, go to our website and you can read and comment on all the stuff I write about.
