tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3184990032979540229.post4811808023649787125..comments2023-10-25T09:49:43.089+01:00Comments on BEN'S PRISON BLOG - Lifer On The Loose: Work, Work, Workprisonerbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923205052778958118noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3184990032979540229.post-17805819824810985872010-12-02T08:25:10.947+00:002010-12-02T08:25:10.947+00:00They're not allowed to use the term 'tea b...They're not allowed to use the term 'tea boy' any more, and wing no.1 is out of date at least in London prisons. These days the fashion is 'refreshment orderly' ; )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3184990032979540229.post-47873498703413743262010-12-02T02:03:18.145+00:002010-12-02T02:03:18.145+00:00Person,
They could, for a start, actually allow h...Person,<br /><br />They could, for a start, actually allow him to get on with the work of being a postgraduate!Wigarsehttp://www.goingonabearhunt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3184990032979540229.post-9432794262723564782010-12-01T16:09:15.958+00:002010-12-01T16:09:15.958+00:00You pick a hard fight Ben, but an admirable one, b...You pick a hard fight Ben, but an admirable one, best wishes and good luck to you.<br /><br />While the majority of people have a life of menial work lined up for them, in my experience, many of us do also find time and greatly appreciate things like science, art and culture. <br /><br />The bosses in charge of us would rather paint us as uncouth and capable of only following orders and doing menial work, however, the truth is a far cry from that.Sophie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336695401529252201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3184990032979540229.post-3509155828015298282010-12-01T10:01:04.561+00:002010-12-01T10:01:04.561+00:00Whilst the sentiment is all very good, may I ask i...Whilst the sentiment is all very good, may I ask if Ben has any idea of how the prison service should arrange work suitable for a postgraduate, especially as he by his own admission as the reason why the one interesting job on that list got taken away. Given that such a job could not easily operate in closed conditions (and yes I am aware of the dubious nature of Ben's current catogery of prisoner) i would very much like to know how ben would deal with that issue, especially in the light of his dismissive comments regarding ken Clarkes proposals on prison work. <br /><br />Also, with regard to the parole board, whilst ben can sit there in the knowledge that he has disdain for different reasons, on an outward appearence how easy is it to tell the difference between a prisoner who is sulky and difficult and one who has genuine objections to work?personnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3184990032979540229.post-42703628516483551582010-12-01T05:53:01.715+00:002010-12-01T05:53:01.715+00:00I agree wholeheartedly with Wigarse's comments...I agree wholeheartedly with Wigarse's comments. <br /><br />From someone who has recently discovered your blog, and have taken the time to read it from the start,I feel that if you are, in their eyes an egomaniac,grandiose, difficult, long may you be so. You are making a difference.Maynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3184990032979540229.post-90759567983765917702010-11-30T23:37:42.644+00:002010-11-30T23:37:42.644+00:00SWOT analyst?! That actually sounds quite interest...SWOT analyst?! That actually sounds quite interesting...<br /><br />I expect it wasn't though.<br /><br />As for the rest of your post - lot's of us out here are desperately hoping you'll make it through your stint in open without incident but this post sounds worryingly as though the trouble might have already started before you've even been transfered. Whatever you do, you have my support - the world needs people who do things that are not in their own best interests because it is the right thing to do. Some people might see it as stupidity and, perhaps it is, but what you are doing IS making a difference.Wigarsehttp://www.goingonabearhunt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3184990032979540229.post-72074664459752771692010-11-30T22:55:28.460+00:002010-11-30T22:55:28.460+00:00A passionate and poignant post, righteous anger in...A passionate and poignant post, righteous anger indeed. You've come so far, please don't lose heart now. I admire your spirit and your dignity, peace and respect to you Ben.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194966950654510250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3184990032979540229.post-45943484523760372442010-11-30T22:37:15.413+00:002010-11-30T22:37:15.413+00:00Comment above is unnecessary.
Before reading that...Comment above is unnecessary.<br /><br />Before reading that I was feeling inspired, I like your outlook on life and yes there is something quite different about working to pay the rent and pursuing a passion. Education is the key.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3184990032979540229.post-30181810213905708802010-11-30T22:14:07.539+00:002010-11-30T22:14:07.539+00:00Curse them but don't kill them.
One is enough...Curse them but don't kill them.<br /><br />One is enough :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3184990032979540229.post-454956259512688512010-11-30T21:49:05.367+00:002010-11-30T21:49:05.367+00:00F**K Yeah! I'm a fan of your more intelectual ...F**K Yeah! I'm a fan of your more intelectual moments too Ben, but it's always refreshing to see some righteous anger! All the best, keep it up.Eddythebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07339662925125190999noreply@blogger.com