The first blog by a British prisoner. Variously described as being "obviously extremely intelligent" (Michael Gove), "the most interesting interview I have ever done" (Michael Portillo), and a "fully paid up member of the awkward squad" (Parole Board), I try to generate debate around the moral and political nexus that is imprisonment. Imprisoned between ages 14 to 47, released on Licence in August 2012
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Homer Simpson Management Award
A friend has a natural aptitude and talent with computers, and has spent the last couple of years taking a computing degree. Seems he's sorting his life out and looking to the future - all good so far, right?
And then an Education Manager steps in and bans him from going anywhere near a PC. It seems that now he knows too much about computers and that worries them.
That's several years of time, effort, and commitment down the drain and a putative career squashed. Whenever you hear that the rate of re-offending is over 60%, this episode will illuminate your ignorance as to why.
Sounds more like spite than worry to me. A computer is the best way to learn . I would be lost without mine. I can imagine how your friend is feeling.
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