Prisoners rights too many
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It is often said that "prisoners gave more rights than the victims of their crimes," and on the surface it may seem that this is true. It is true that prisoners are constitutionally granted some rights, but even these are strictly limited. While there are several amendments that deal with prisoners' rights, I will focus on the three main ones.
To begin with, the First Amendment grants Freedom of Speech and Religion. We are all too familiar with the scapegoat of "free speech" and this does not elude prisoners either. For the most part prisoners free speech rights remain intact, with some limitations, for the benefit of institutional and fellow inmate security, "clear and present danger," (Clear & Cole, 101). In short, a prisoner is not allowed to correspond or receive publications that are deemed detrimental to the safety of others. Religion and its freedom are also extended to prisoners if it does not bring harm to the prisoner himself or other personnel. Prisoners must be afforded the opportunity to practice the religion of their choice, not matter how alternative it is, as long as it does not constitute safety violations. This right allows for special diets, hygienic practices, worship services as well as spiritual correspondence with religious leaders (Clear & Cole, 102)...