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Doug Holland@lemmy.world to THE POLICE PROBLEM@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Prosecutors refuse to drop charges against Texas 11-year-old put in solitary confinement

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Prosecutors Refuse to Drop Charges Against Texas 11-Year-Old Put in Solitary Confinement
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A school district and local prosecutors in Texas are refusing to drop charges against an 11-year-old who was held in solitary confinement.
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  • Son_of_dad@lemmy.world
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    Texas cops are pussies who are scared of little kids

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      I believe that’s their state motto.

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        Don’t Mess With Texas, unless you’re murdering our children, then go ahead! Would you like an AR-15?

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          That slogan is about littering, you dumbass. They mean you gotta pick up your shells after you’re done murdering our kids. Geez, can’t give people an AR-15 without a cartridge bucket.

          Also \s. And you’re not a dumbass. Unless you are a dumbass. Frankly, I don’t know you, but I’m gonna assume you’re not actually a dumbass.

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            I was honestly pretty amused when I moved to Texas and learned that “Don’t mess with Texas” was actually an award winning anti littering campaign!

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    Texas once again showing how it’s the most free state in the Union and how well it protects its children.

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    One sided story.
    Psycopaths come in all shapes and sizes, maybe the kid is one “accident” away from stabbing another kid, given his prior transgressions.

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      Maybe a child shouldn’t be punished for pre crimes with a method that will stunt his emotional growth

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      I guess there’s the idea of solitary confinement is inhumane that people have against.

      Edit: People maybe upset with the idea of solitary confinement, due to the possible inhumanity of it.

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        I’m trying so hard to understand your comment, but it’s fracturing my brain…

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          I guess there’s the idea of “solitary confinement is inhumane” that people have, against (this decision).

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            Wow! Thank you!

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            I don’t understand how it’s inhumane. If the kid is dangerous then it saves other inmates, if he isn’t then it keeps him safe. I would never want to be in gen pop if I got arrested. Just not sure the food is worse.

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              Look up what people who are put in solitary confinement go through then.

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              It is a multi-faceted issue for sure. Some of those facets are the ones you mention. Another is the general negative effect of solitary confinement, especially on an 11-year-old.

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          I just woke up when I wrote that, I’ll fix it.

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            You’re awesome. Thanks for fixing it and sorry to call you out like that. I felt like I was having a stroke but I knew you had something worth reading in there!

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              No problem m8.

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        Omg, thank you for that clarification. And yeah, I had a roommate who had done a short amount of solitary and that was enough to fuck him up for life.

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      Solitary confinement is abusive for adults, there is absolutely no excuse for using it on an 11 year old:

      https://www.amnestyusa.org/updates/the-shocking-abuse-of-solitary-confinement-in-u-s-prisons/

      And there is no debate they used solitary on the kid:

      https://www.texasobserver.org/why-was-this-11-year-old-honor-roll-student-put-in-solitary/

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      Gargling that boot to the no-slip heel

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