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Ohio Joe

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3. I read about this earlier today...

Reply to MADem (Original post)

Fri Feb 14, 2014, 10:17 PM

Feb 2014

I actually spent a little time trying to figure out some more about the Norwegian prison system and how the inmates live. It's a fascinating way to go about the problem of criminals and what should be done... I'm not aware of anyone else attempting what they are doing. It's a shame we won't have anything like it here anytime soon... We Americans love to have our prisoners punished rather then rehabilitated... But it does seem like it works.

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Norwegian shooter threatens hunger strike to get a PS3 in prison [View all] MADem Feb 2014 OP

Tough shit. eom uppityperson Feb 2014 #1

Succinctly stated--can't argue with ya! nt MADem Feb 2014 #2

I read about this earlier today... Ohio Joe Feb 2014 #3

You see a glimpse of the system in the NETFLIX series "Lilyhammer." MADem Feb 2014 #4

What a moron.....at least hold out for some AlienWare! EX500rider Feb 2014 #5

That Norwegian prison that guy is held in is nicer than most college dorms. MADem Feb 2014 #6

Believe it or not Norway has the lowest reoffender rate in all of Europe Bjorn Against Feb 2014 #7

Yes, that's in the link! They said it was even lower than your cite... nt MADem Feb 2014 #8