What should prison be like ?
How should prisoners be housed ?
| 15% (28) | Dormitory-style accomodation | |
|---|---|---|
| 15% (28) | 4-man cells | |
| 24% (44) | 2-man cells | |
| 44% (81) | 1-man cell (solitary) |
181 voters have answered this question.
What kind or prison uniform should inmates wear ?
| 30% (55) | prison jumpsuit | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (60) | two-piece prison uniform (shirt/pants) | |
| 2% (5) | only prison pants | |
| 2% (5) | only boxer-shorts | |
| 26% (48) | naked | |
| 4% (8) | any clothing to the liking of the inmate |
181 voters have answered this question.
Should prisoners be allowed underwear ?
| 57% (104) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (61) | No | |
| 9% (17) | Only in winter |
182 voters have answered this question.
Should prisoners be forced to work ?
| 35% (65) | Yes - hard labor | |
|---|---|---|
| 18% (33) | Yes - community service | |
| 15% (28) | Yes - unplesant work (e.g. sewer cleaning) | |
| 22% (40) | Yes - chores as required by the prison | |
| 6% (11) | No - prisoners should not be required to work | |
| 2% (4) | No - prisoners should not be allowed to work at all |
181 voters have answered this question.
Restraints - Should prisoners be shackled while inside their cells ?
| 7% (14) | Yes - leg irons only | |
|---|---|---|
| 6% (12) | Yes - hand & leg irons | |
| 7% (14) | Yes - hand & leg irons connected by a chain | |
| 19% (35) | Yes - full dungeon-type chains | |
| 58% (107) | No - prisoners should not be restrained while inside their cells |
182 voters have answered this question.
Restraints - Should prisoners be shackled while outside their cells, e.g. while working or during exercise ?
| 25% (46) | Yes - leg irons only | |
|---|---|---|
| 10% (19) | Yes - hand & leg irons | |
| 12% (23) | Yes - hand & leg irons connected by a chain | |
| 17% (31) | Yes - full dungeon-type chains | |
| 33% (59) | No - prisoners should not be restrained |
178 voters have answered this question.
Should prisoners be allowed to leave their cells under normals circumstances ?
| 9% (17) | Yes - anytime during daylight hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 24% (44) | Yes - during set hours | |
| 27% (50) | Yes - but only for work and exercise | |
| 18% (33) | Yes - but only for work | |
| 20% (36) | No - prisoners should not be allowed to leave their cells under normal circumstances |
180 voters have answered this question.
Should their be corporal punishment in prisons ?
| 39% (71) | Yes - on a regular basis as part of the punishment | |
|---|---|---|
| 34% (61) | Yes - but only as punishment for prison rule infractions | |
| 25% (46) | No - corporal punishment should be banned in prisons |
178 voters have answered this question.
If you answers yes on the question above, then what types of corporal punishment should be allowed ?
| 39% (52) | Whipping/lashing | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (31) | Caning | |
| 15% (21) | Prolonged times in a pillory | |
| 6% (8) | Hog-tying | |
| 15% (21) | Other |
133 voters have answered this question.
Where do you live ?
| 57% (97) | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| 5% (10) | Other North American country | |
| 0% (0) | Central America / Caribbean | |
| 0% (0) | South America | |
| 25% (43) | Western Europe | |
| 1% (3) | Eastern Europe | |
| 1% (3) | Africa | |
| 0% (1) | Middle East | |
| 0% (1) | Southern Asia | |
| 1% (2) | Southeastern / Eastern Asia | |
| 5% (9) | Australia |
169 voters have answered this question.
Are you :
| 56% (97) | Male - straight | |
|---|---|---|
| 8% (14) | Male - gay | |
| 8% (15) | Male - bisexual | |
| 3% (6) | Male - other | |
| 13% (23) | Female - straight | |
| 1% (3) | Female - lesbian | |
| 3% (6) | Female - bisexual | |
| 0% (1) | Female - other | |
| 1% (3) | Transgendered | |
| 2% (4) | Other |
172 voters have answered this question.
