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Old 25-06-2012, 21:29   #1
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Lifers (CH4)
Anyone watching Lifers ?

Who knew that Prison cells - for murderers - now included a private room with curtains, cushions, TV, stereo, PS3, electric fans, kettles and even Pets

anyone else think there is something wrong in that ????
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Old 25-06-2012, 21:32   #2
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Anyone watching Lifers ?

Who knew that Prison cells - for murderers - now included a private room with curtains, cushions, TV, stereo, PS3, electric fans, kettles and even Pets

anyone else think there is something wrong in that ????
yup - all paid for by us as well - I think Jimmy Carr had the right idea...
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Old 25-06-2012, 21:34   #3
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It's no wonder so many prisoners go on to re-offend.
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Old 25-06-2012, 21:36   #4
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I wonder what the families of their victims think seeing them having such a comfy time ??

bread, gruel and a cold dark cell - and even thats too good for them !
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Old 25-06-2012, 21:45   #5
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No bills to pay, no one knocking on the door, no house repairs, no signing on, no hard work, hot food, free open university degrees (and all the time to study free from commitment and worry).

Where do I sign up? I must have done something wrong in life by not killing anyone.
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Old 25-06-2012, 21:50   #6
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I must admit, while Education, Training and Employment are great, I was surprised one man has been able to complete a degree as it's so expensive.
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Old 25-06-2012, 21:52   #7
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I must admit, while Education, Training and Employment are great, I was surprised one man has been able to complete a degree as it's so expensive.
I'd love to do one but simply can't afford it.
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Old 25-06-2012, 21:53   #8
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My first thought, having just watched a 'lifer' apply for his parole, is that programme is mistitled.
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Old 25-06-2012, 21:55   #9
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Old 25-06-2012, 21:58   #10
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Nothing like falling asleep at your own murder trial is there?
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:02   #11
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My first thought, having just watched a 'lifer' apply for his parole, is that programme is mistitled.
Life is short!
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:06   #12
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My first thought, having just watched a 'lifer' apply for his parole, is that programme is mistitled.
If you mean what I think you mean.. a life sentence doesn't mean you spend the rest of your life in prison.
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:07   #13
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My first thought, having just watched a 'lifer' apply for his parole, is that programme is mistitled.
Lifers are only released on licence, they can taken straight back in again at any point.
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:09   #14
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If you mean what I think you mean.. a life sentence doesn't mean you spend the rest of your life in prison.
I know. The sentence is mistitled too...
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:10   #15
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I'd love to do one but simply can't afford it.
All you have to do is commit a serious crime and there's your opportunity!
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:13   #16
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I knew they were allowed tv's and stuff but budgies.... really!?!
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:14   #17
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All you have to do is commit a serious crime and there's your opportunity!
An incentive led opportunity if ever there was one!
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:20   #18
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yup - all paid for by us as well - I think Jimmy Carr had the right idea...
You obviously weren't listening when they said that prisoners are expected to work; they earn twelve quid a week which they can spend on luxuries, like computer games.
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:23   #19
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Those 2 women who were visiting their Dad in prison didn't even mention their Mum (who he killed). Strange.

The lad (Lance?) who said he liked being in prison because he had no worries, got regular meals, telly and computer games seemed to just about sum it all up!
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It's typical C4 - they only air this sh*t in order to provoke this kind of reaction...
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:26   #21
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I heard the interviewer asking one of them where he gets his tattoos done and he didn't answer. The prisoner definitely said he was having more inkings done that night so either they have a tattooist visiting which isn't cheap or their security needs stepping up with needles etc readily available.
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:38   #22
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Typical, absolute proof we have no real justice, hotel by another name.
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:39   #23
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It's typical C4 - they only air this sh*t in order to provoke this kind of reaction...
I agree. I wouldn't trust the editing of Channel 4 docs. For example, the two women visiting their dad may have mentioned their mother, but it just didn't happen to be included.
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Old 25-06-2012, 23:36   #24
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Typical, absolute proof we have no real justice, hotel by another name.
You must stay in some crap hotels
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Old 26-06-2012, 06:27   #25
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I was sat glued last night as the father of my two older boys was murdered and the bloke got three life sentences with an order to serve 20 years before being considered for parole.

My boys are now in their twenties and live at home as they cannot afford to move out.

I couldn't believe the luxury these lifers get!

Feel sick and wish channel 4 had considered the victims families before showing this.
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