(Dumb political telemarketers just called again... going on about that one time, when someone's husband's hired hand treated their animals badly, and even though the hired guy was fired immediately, we are going to bring it up again and again, even though it happened 20 years ago, because we can't find any other dirt on her... /end rant)
We had an interesting evening. A youth group that I volunteer with took a tour of the county jail facilities. It was very interesting. The kids learned how the cops process the jail inmates, and we saw a taser, and this riot shield that had built-in shock capabilities.
We did not, however, get to get our fingerprints and mugshots taken. Unfortunately, that area was in use as we arrived, and the guy had looked pretty embarrassed as we filed past. Maybe it will deter him from a repeat offense.
The most disturbing thing that we heard though, was how many of the homeless and poor commit small crimes in order to find a place to stay for the winter, or to get their medical needs taken care of.
And then the tour got cut short when the guy in charge got an urgent phone call. Probably for the best, as I am sure we did not want to be around when whatever that call was about showed up...
1 comment:
Not only is that cool, but it's really good that kids get to see that kind of stuff.
And perhaps they'll buy a Big Issue off the next homeless person they see (do you have Big Issue in the States)?
Enjoy your vote today (it's tuesday morning over here).
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