Bill Cosby sentencing this week

[Lara]

What would Jesus do? I will defer to folks more knowledgeable about the Bible, but by my recollections He said to visit and care for prisoners. He didn't say to release them.

And, for the record, I will defer to this link that tells us what He says, not only for those justly imprisoned but also those unjustly imprisoned:

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-jail-prison.html (if you click on highlighted references, you will see a short direct quote)

 

[applecruncher]

A large stale loaf of French bread would have been even better.
I think the Bible tells people to "break bread".

:lofl:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...AhAB&usg=AOvVaw2kMctSwg3bAuEg3Tbmj9VD&ampcf=1

 

[Linda]

I was told that State Prison, is a LOT worse than Federal Prison and Cosby is going to State. Does anyone know? I don't plan to go to either so I can't make the comparison.

 

[Butterfly]

State prisons are generally much worse than federal ones, especially in poorer states.

 

[Ken N Tx]

State prisons are generally much worse than federal ones, especially in poorer states.

 

[Lara]

[SUB]Wow, Ken, this is poignant...
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[Knight]

I don't think it is amusing or appropriate for people to be hit in the face with anything, however given that this story is not only unsubstantiated, it hasn't been picked up by AP, FOX, CNN or any of the main stream media, I find it highly suspicious.


Your point is well taken about why home detention might work, but Cosby's plush home and lap of luxury surroundings would hardly be punishment, would it? Imprisoning offenders is not only to separate them from possible future victims but also to punish them for their misdeeds. Actions have consequences.


What would Jesus do? I will defer to folks more knowledgeable about the Bible, but by my recollections He said to visit and care for prisoners. He didn't say to release them.

I'm guessing prison brings up visions of unpleasant conditions. While not plush like in the past a white collar prison like Allenwood will probably be where he is sent. Not likely with his age, poor health, & being legally blind he would be in a dorm. While there due to his health issues. I think it's reasonable to think more care & cost will be incurred, human interaction & visitors if any. I don't think he will suffer as many seem to hope for.


Now if under house arrest with electronic monitoring, not permitted to leave his home except for medical reasons which he pays for plus all other living expenses. More than likely less human interaction, visitors if any the same that would see him in prison. Is that really the kind of life that sounds enjoyable? Who really is being punished?


As for WWJD Just tossed that in to see if any response would show compassion for those with poor health and being legally blind. I'm glad I can look for alternatives while keeping in mind & not discounting the fact he was found guilty, my input about electronically monitored house arrest is about what I think serves society best.

BTW Ken's cartoon explains better than I can what prison vs. supporting the cost at home is all about.

 

[Elsie]

And, for the record, I will defer to this link that tells us what He says, not only for those justly imprisoned but also those unjustly imprisoned:

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-jail-prison.html (if you click on highlighted references, you will see a short direct quote)\ ositive:
And do what you can to heal the trauma of his victims.