tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post1407349609247263567..comments2024-03-28T00:46:19.476-04:00Comments on Religion & American Law: Prison and ReligionBrantley Gasawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02894338478934982958noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-68921381316598839202011-11-16T01:38:47.155-05:002011-11-16T01:38:47.155-05:00I disagree with the above comments. Yes this man i...I disagree with the above comments. Yes this man is in jail but he still has fundamental rights. Even though the government has a compelling interest in maintaining the security of the prison, they MUST pursue this interest in the least restrictive means. The prison most definitely has the ability to make accommodations for the prison while still maintaining security.Callie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01362166860206275075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-45297210761298589302011-11-14T19:48:42.077-05:002011-11-14T19:48:42.077-05:00I agree with Thomas in his opinion that in order t...I agree with Thomas in his opinion that in order to maximize safety and security in the prison at all times the prisoner was rightfully sent back to his cell. There is plenty of time for the prisoner to say his prayers within his own jail, without interruption. I do not feel this was a violation of the free exercise clause because of the circumstances. Kitchen work in a jail community has different implications than working in a regular kitchen at a restaurant. Secondly, giving Muslim prisoners special accommodations would be favoring one religion over another. If Muslims are given special accommodations then Christians, Jews, and other religions should be given equally favorable ones as well, which cannot be expected within the confines of a jailJean Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692565128874834141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-91851270639885016452011-11-14T13:44:19.688-05:002011-11-14T13:44:19.688-05:00I agree with Tntbo that the policy regarding this ...I agree with Tntbo that the policy regarding this prayer should not be modified. The guards acted appropriately when they ordered Williams to begin work and then put him back in his cell. He should not have been praying during work with the expectation that he would not be interrupted. Also, to make special accommodations for Muslim prisoners would be inappropriate as they are able to pray in their cells or the break room. These individuals are in jail, and they have no legitimate expectation of ideal circumstances to practice their religion.Harry R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14904234636407712910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-2687246161645324082011-11-14T11:42:41.728-05:002011-11-14T11:42:41.728-05:00I mean...at the end of the day, he's in jail. ...I mean...at the end of the day, he's in jail. When you are in jail, certain rights are taken away, like perhaps the right to properly worship how your wish. I think that the jail was justified in removing him and returning him back to his cell, especially because they tried to get his attention and he refused. Christians are not allowed to attend their required Sunday service at their desired local church, because they are in jail. this is not an issue of free exercise, because the individual is in jail.kandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138698451721426972noreply@blogger.com