http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/03/26/inmates-facebook-south-carolina-considers-banning-social-media-bars/
I don't think it should be illegal for an inmate to have a Facebook. The only thing I thing i think they should be required to do is post on their Facebook page that they are in jail. People in jail get bored and want to talk and interact with their friends and family just like those who are not in jail. I personally don't see what the big deal is. Now days you can email a person a letter that's in jail instead of sending it though the mail. So why not let them have a Facebook. This law is going to be extremely hard to enforce anyway because a lot of people in jail have cell phones. The sentence for being caught is not even harsh enough to scare inmates into not using Facebook. An extra 30 days is not a long time and how are they going to punish inmates who have life?
I found the article you read to be very interesting and controversial, which made it fun. Although I can see why you believe inmates should not be denied a Facebook account, I strongly believe the reasons to not allow an inmate to have a Facebook is a lot more weighted and vital. Every time an inmate receives or decides to write a letter there are high security screenings before sending or giving the letter. The reason is because prisons do not want prisoners to conduct any illegal activity while behind bars. Communication is essential for drug deals, bounties, or any other orders given by inmates. The messages and conversations through Facebook could at times be difficult to trace or keep track of. This is why I believe inmates should not have the privilege of a Facebook account.
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