What should prison be like ?
How should prisoners be housed ?
| 16% (36) | Dormitory-style accomodation | |
|---|---|---|
| 15% (34) | 4-man cells | |
| 23% (53) | 2-man cells | |
| 44% (99) | 1-man cell (solitary) |
222 voters have answered this question.
What kind or prison uniform should inmates wear ?
| 33% (74) | prison jumpsuit | |
|---|---|---|
| 29% (66) | two-piece prison uniform (shirt/pants) | |
| 3% (7) | only prison pants | |
| 4% (9) | only boxer-shorts | |
| 26% (58) | naked | |
| 3% (8) | any clothing to the liking of the inmate |
222 voters have answered this question.
Should prisoners be allowed underwear ?
| 55% (124) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 35% (79) | No | |
| 9% (21) | Only in winter |
224 voters have answered this question.
Should prisoners be forced to work ?
| 37% (84) | Yes - hard labor | |
|---|---|---|
| 18% (41) | Yes - community service | |
| 14% (32) | Yes - unplesant work (e.g. sewer cleaning) | |
| 21% (47) | Yes - chores as required by the prison | |
| 5% (12) | No - prisoners should not be required to work | |
| 2% (6) | No - prisoners should not be allowed to work at all |
222 voters have answered this question.
Restraints - Should prisoners be shackled while inside their cells ?
| 8% (19) | Yes - leg irons only | |
|---|---|---|
| 5% (13) | Yes - hand & leg irons | |
| 8% (20) | Yes - hand & leg irons connected by a chain | |
| 20% (46) | Yes - full dungeon-type chains | |
| 56% (126) | No - prisoners should not be restrained while inside their cells |
224 voters have answered this question.
Restraints - Should prisoners be shackled while outside their cells, e.g. while working or during exercise ?
| 25% (57) | Yes - leg irons only | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (25) | Yes - hand & leg irons | |
| 15% (34) | Yes - hand & leg irons connected by a chain | |
| 17% (38) | Yes - full dungeon-type chains | |
| 30% (66) | No - prisoners should not be restrained |
220 voters have answered this question.
Should prisoners be allowed to leave their cells under normals circumstances ?
| 9% (20) | Yes - anytime during daylight hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 22% (49) | Yes - during set hours | |
| 29% (65) | Yes - but only for work and exercise | |
| 20% (45) | Yes - but only for work | |
| 19% (42) | No - prisoners should not be allowed to leave their cells under normal circumstances |
221 voters have answered this question.
Should their be corporal punishment in prisons ?
| 40% (89) | Yes - on a regular basis as part of the punishment | |
|---|---|---|
| 36% (79) | Yes - but only as punishment for prison rule infractions | |
| 22% (50) | No - corporal punishment should be banned in prisons |
218 voters have answered this question.
If you answers yes on the question above, then what types of corporal punishment should be allowed ?
| 39% (68) | Whipping/lashing | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (40) | Caning | |
| 13% (24) | Prolonged times in a pillory | |
| 7% (13) | Hog-tying | |
| 15% (27) | Other |
172 voters have answered this question.
Where do you live ?
| 55% (118) | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| 7% (16) | Other North American country | |
| 0% (0) | Central America / Caribbean | |
| 0% (0) | South America | |
| 25% (53) | Western Europe | |
| 1% (4) | Eastern Europe | |
| 1% (3) | Africa | |
| 0% (1) | Middle East | |
| 0% (1) | Southern Asia | |
| 1% (3) | Southeastern / Eastern Asia | |
| 5% (12) | Australia |
211 voters have answered this question.
Are you :
| 60% (129) | Male - straight | |
|---|---|---|
| 8% (18) | Male - gay | |
| 7% (16) | Male - bisexual | |
| 3% (7) | Male - other | |
| 12% (26) | Female - straight | |
| 1% (3) | Female - lesbian | |
| 2% (6) | Female - bisexual | |
| 0% (2) | Female - other | |
| 1% (3) | Transgendered | |
| 1% (4) | Other |
214 voters have answered this question.
