It is a terrible thing for anyone not to be free. But unfortunately, some individuals act in such a way that it is dangerous to others for them to be on the loose.
That’s why we have laws, police, courts — and prisons.
Some people will not conduct themselves properly with freedom. And some will not be orderly even in prison!
There have been some disturbing examples in recent days in several Georgia prisons as some inmates have gone on “strike,” demanding pay for work details, as well as better living conditions.
All prisoners must be held with safety, security, food and sanitary conditions. But they certainly have no right to “call the shots.” Our prison authorities cannot tolerate insubordination. When some in prison defy legal authority, that should show clearly that those convicts are where they ought to be.
The way for people to avoid losing their freedom and avoid incarceration is simply to obey the law and behave themselves. But when some people do not, there must be no surrender to lawlessness — outside jail and especially in.