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Seniors in Jail?

9/2/2011

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Senior lady in jail
A friend sent me this e-mail today. I thought, you know, it does kinda make sense. And it got me thinking about how difficult things are getting for our seniors. Social Security just went down, as the deduction for insurance just went up. And no rise in basic amount paid back to seniors for two years now, as it was determined that cost of living did not rise. Hah! Please tell me, other than for those who wanted to buy a house, exactly which numbers really declined? Cost of all foods is up, cost of medical, skyrocketed. Cost of meds on the horribly negotiated drug plan, crazy. More and more meds are not even covered for the pittance they were previously (no more enormous $15 off a $125 med, for example.)

So, even though this is exaggerated, and prisoners' lives are not in the least rosy, there is something to think about here.

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This almost makes sense.....

Jails and Nursing Homes

Here's the way it should be:

Let's put the seniors in jail and the criminals in nursing homes.
This would correct two things in one motion:


Seniors would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.

They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and
medical treatment, wheel chairs, etc.

They would receive money instead of having to pay it out.

They would have constant video monitoring, so they would 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.

A guard would check on them every 20 minutes.

All meals and snacks would be brought to them.

They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.

They would have access to a library, weight/fitness room,
spiritual counseling, a pool and education...and free admission
to in-house concerts by nationally recognized entertainment artists.

Simple clothing - ie., shoes, slippers, pj's - and legal aid would be
free, upon request.

There would be private, secure rooms provided for all with an
outdoor exercise yard complete with gardens.

Each senior would have a P.C., T.V., phone and radio in their
room at no cost.

They would receive daily phone calls.

There would be a board of directors to hear any complaints and
the ACLU would fight for their rights and protection.

The guards would have a code of conduct to be strictly adhered
to, with attorneys available, at no charge to protect the seniors
and their families from abuse or neglect.

As for the criminals:


They would receive cold food.

They would be left alone and unsupervised.

They would receive showers once a week.

They would live in tiny rooms, for which they would have to pay
$5,000 per month.

They would have no hope of ever getting out.

Sounds like justice to me!

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