I was reading VegNew's article, Man Denied Veg Meals in Jail today and what surprised me the most was some of the reactions of the readers. "Stay out of prison and you'll have the freedom of eating whatever you choose."
"It matters to me what crime he's in for..."
"Maybe that will work as incentive for him (and other vegans) not to go to jail next time?"
"Jail is a punishment..."
What are your thoughts? Should this 70 year old man, who was found innocent and freed, be forced to suffer 99 days without nourishment resulting in 50 pounds of weight loss? So many people feel that jail is punishment and you shouldn't end up in it in the first place...but to what degree to we think punishment goes too far? And why is it okay for someone to declare that they need a special diet because of their religious beliefs, but not be given one because of their moral values? Share your thoughts, friends! I'm curious to know what YOU think.
