TOP TEN MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PRISON:
by Lourd de Veyra
1. THEY DON'T RAPE EACH OTHER ANYMORE
Forget everything you've seen on "Shawshank Redemption" or "Lock Up." Conjugal visits have reduced the incidence of homosexual behaviour inside jails. Although this is not entirely true. As we have seen in Tarlac where the 'mayor' took the ex macho dancer as his 'good friend.'
2.NOT ALL JAIL WARDENS LOOK AND ACT LIKE PAQUITO DIAZ
Contrary to what you've seen on Rudy F's or FPJ films, most modern-day wardens (esp in Cebu) are young, enlightened and sympathetic to a degree.
3.INMATES DO NOT SPEND THEIR TIME STARING INTO SPACE
For Christ sakes, they have DVDs! and the titles range from FPJ hits to porn. All pirated, of course. Some jails have videokes.
4.INMATES ARE NOT NATURALLY VIOLENT, PSYCHOTIC, AND BLOODTHIRSTY
hey do not bite. They will not snatch your bag or mash your boobs when you visit. They are all nice human beings. They will appreciate being talked to in a normal manner. Most of them, at least.
5.NO ONE IS FORCED TO JOIN A GANG
No tattoos are forced on you. Participation in gangs is always an individual decision. But remember, the moment you choose one side.....good luck.
6.THEY DON'T WEAR THOSE ORANGE SHIRTS WITH 'P' ON THE BACK
Most of them are just half-naked because it's just so hot inside.
7. THEY'RE NOT ENTIRELY SOBER INSIDE
Contraband items like liquor and even drugs can be conveniently slipped in. Happy times!
8. MOST OF THEM EAT LIKE ANIMALS
There is an increasing variety of cheap canned items and instant foods. Especially for those with constant "dalaws."
9. THE RICH STILL HAVE IT EASY INSIDE
Better food, better lawyers. etc. Even behind bars, they're different from you and me.
10. MOST OF THEM NEVER LEARN THEIR LESSONS
"See you again." is an oft-heard phrase.
I guess these is one great evidence of reality.
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