Commentary on Prison Abuse from Sohell

I am commenting on a blog posted about Texas Having the Worst Record of Prison Abuse on the blog Sohell. Sexual coercion of any kind is a serious topic.

The blog gives a good summary of the original article and it gives a clear opinion on what the blogger feels about the issue at hand. Although the bloggers opinion was clear, it wasn't as strongly states as I'd predict on such a topic. The topic, prisoners being sexual abused, is a concise one, making it difficult to add much to the article. Therefore, the commentary contains mainly facts from the article. The commentary is successful in providing information on what the government plans to do about the sexual abuse in the future and is able to relate the article directly to Texas government.

Prisoners being used as sex slaves for guards creates a violent environment for inmates, not that prison has the safest background, but violence from superiors encourages sexually abusive behavior. Once a person of superior power abuses their power, they usually do not stop there. The experience of getting away with such an empowering crime only gives one the encouragement to go further. In these situations it is easy to let the power take over your actions. Therefore, all guards that face indictments of sexual abuse in these prisons, and all prisons, should be removed until further investigated to ensure safety for the prisoners. They should also be allowed counseling for any psychological damage caused.

Prisoners usually use rape to establish a dominance hierarchy. Prison guards are not provided to make sure prisoners do not escape, and I think some people forget that they are there to protect the prisoners too. Although some may feel that prison inmates are deserving of the negative events that happen in prison, they are humans too.