Our local paper had a note about some prisoners trying to escape from jail.
Excuse me, but I think it's a prisoner's obligation to try to escape, no matter what. Regardless of the rules applied to them, or why they are a prisoner. I don't fault them for that even a little, nor would I add a single day to their sentence for it. You aren't rational if you punish people for expressing human nature. In fact, I feel contempt for prisoners who simply accept their fate.
"A duty to escape is a requirement that military personnel attempt to escape from captivity if taken prisoner of war."
ReplyDeleteSince the 1960's, our government has used the war metaphor for implementation of public policy ... war on drugs ... war on crime ... war on terror ... war on poverty.
Our duty to escape from domestic captivity is no different than the duty to escape from a military opponent. Our government is a militarized opponent.
Hans ... in the NC woods
Very interesting point! Thanks!
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