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As DNA testing is proving....many are wrongly convicted. What harm does it do to give a bright day to an otherwise dreary existance?

For you Christians, THINK....WWJD????

Well they have cell phones there to now, and cable tv, a gym , a spa they are living very nice. Nope they are supposed to be being punished, they don't need presents , the poor children do I agree.

I agree in a sense, but I also think Christmas is for everyone, not just children. It is about reaching out to those whom everyone has forgotten about and remembering that even though we make mistakes in life, we aren't forgotten, no matter who we are.

You are correct.....and let prisoners make gifts for children!

Nothing weird like a doll with gang tattoos or a a kit for making raison jack though!

Lela....that is really not acurate. Only those in a very few prisons have that. The average inmate is not treated like that!! Federal prisons mostly have all that.

Joe, blow, in cxounty lock-up...do not have those amenities!!

Trust me...I speak from experience!!

I just love the Christian outpouring of love when talking about the birthday of their Saviour.


Let he that is with......well you know the rest!!

A tough questions....Well i think that inmates deserve our best in helping them return to society but yes since it is Christmas i think children must have the priority. But by doing so we should't forget the children the rest of the year. They need love and support and that is quite a difficult task if their parents are facing financial problems. It's really heartbreaking to see little kids not having money to buy sweets, games etc these days. It really makes me feel pity for our cruel and ignorant society. We are looking only ourselves....How can we forget that some people need us, especially children? How can one explain to a kid that he can't live like other kids live because of the political decisions? What do they know of politics? The only thing they know at this age is to play and nothing more...That is what we should give them. We are all mourning for the poor people and promise to do whatever we can to help them. But then we forget our promises the new years eve as we rush onto the cakes, the food, exchange our expensive gifts, and pretend we are happy. Truth is that we are not allowed to be happy if people are suffering. And many are suffering!

Yes, I do agree with you on that. I know there are many prisoners that are wrongly accused. And I know there are horrible things that go in prisons. I'm not saying we as a community should not reach out to these people. After all, they will be out some day and back in society. We should be helping them improve themselves and let them know that people do care. All I'm saying is make it a different time of year. I know this is the time of giving. But, I'm sorry, I just can't help to think about a child having nothing bacause that effort was put into a prisoner.

The school children should make presents to the victims' children who are affected by criminal behavior...jmo

I think you may have something there.

sorr5y...but you are talking about apples and oranges.

You are talking about children reaching out to the community. This is a valuable lesson for children to learn

On the other hand you are talking about people giving to children in need..

The two are separate issues.

I know county lockups aren't like that from what people have told me.

Yes, you make a good point. I think that happens a lot. Christmas time makes us think of these things but they are soon forgotten after the holidays.

Your right, they are seperate issues. But I never said anything about children reaching out to the community, although that is a good idea. I meant us adults should do more throughtout the year. I'm talking about focusing our efforts at this time of year to the children in need, thats all.

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Good question waiting4u.

I think it would be down to choice for me.

I would not be donating to prisoners. And I am a believer in reform.

So no, you are not at all crazy for thinking this way.

I am thinking along the same lines as you and I have given my donations via our school to 'Operation Christmas Child'

We do shoeboxes, with goodies enclosed that are suitable for a certain age range, in struggling countries, my students, write a letter, put together certain items that they will need, gloves, warm socks, games, all that fit into a shoe box, wrap it and it goes off.

I prefer that.

You chose what is right for you...

But I can see that you are troubled by it.

I could see providing the children and wifes of those immates with christmas gifts,food etc.

this is'nt supposed to be just a season of giving but a season of FOREgiving also....it is kinda wierd at first thaught but, i think it can be a good lesson for children...those people are there for there punishment...people make mistakes, all the time....it does'nt mean they can't be foregiven and have a second chance

Waiting4u now that you have mentioned it i can't help myself but ask. Don't you think the goverment should take care of the poor children (or the poor in general)? It's a nice thing to donate, and help and all that but do you think this really works? Or is it just a way to throw away the guilt we feel for all those less fortunate around us? We shouldn't forget that we have a responsibility for the poverty and the other problems people face. I think most people like to have the dillusion that by helping the less fortunate they are doing a great service to their communities....Isn't it time to stop helping people and ask for the goverment to actually do something to solve the problems? After all this is why we have elected them for....

Exactly.

I agree.