Looking at things differently – Gaol Pensioners

Again, the Gorse Fox received a missive from Old Father Time. Again it contained both humour and insight that makes you go hmmmmmm.

Let's put the pensioners in gaol and the criminals in a nursing home.

This way the pensioners would have access to showers, hobbies and walks. They'd receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs etc. and they'd receive money instead of paying it out.   They would have constant video monitoring, so they could be helped instantly if they fell, or needed assistance.  Bedding would be washed twice a week, and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them. An attendant would check on them every 20 minutes and bring their meals and snacks to their room, er . . . cell. They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose. They would have access to a library, weight room, spiritual counselling, pool and education. And even the vote!

Central heating, simple clothing, shoes, slippers, PJ's and legal aid would be free, on request.

Private, secure rooms for all, with an exercise outdoor yard, with gardens.  Each senior could have a PC, a TV, radio and daily phone calls.  There would be a board of directors to hear complaints, and the guards would have a code of conduct that would be strictly adhered to.

Meanwhile, the "criminals" would get cold food, be left all alone and unsupervised.  Lights off at 8 PM, and showers once a week.  Live in a tiny room and pay £900.00 per month and have no hope of ever getting out.   
And bullied by the matron and so-called "nurses" all the time.

Justice for all we say.

Acknowledgements to the original author, whoever that may be. It is strange when you look at things like this and realise that in many cases prisoners are generally better treated than the elderly.