029 - FEAR HIS SELF-RIGHTEOUS EMONESS

[bythe_books]

You know what?

I really do not understand this place.

I don't understand how people can get murdered-- horribly, brutally, blood painted all over the walls-- and nobody even bats an eye after a day has passed. It's like you've all got the memories of bloody goldfish here! Somebody gets killed, and it's one quick request to the 'Admiral,' a bit of time spent in time out for the criminal, and suddenly everything's hunky dory for you people, and it's back to talking about presents and whinging about how bored you are. And I'm not much better.

Is there a reset button I don't know about?

Where are the consequences? What's the point of all this if we can't even CHANGE anything around here?

In another week, somebody else will be injured, murdered, mutilated, whatever, and you'll all be upset for a day, then go play a game of Trivial Pursuit.

This. Is. Pointless.

[OOC: Why the sudden rant from Sam? He's just feeling extremely guilty over Prefect's death (AND ALL THE OTHERS) and his inability to do much of anything at all to impact the SYSSSTEMMM here. AND HE'S BEEN MOPING AROUND HIS FLAT LOOKING AT THE CIGARETTE CARD FROM HIS DAD :C He misses many people.]

Comments

Yeah, make Reid feel guilty, why don't you

[autistic-genius.livejournal.com]

...

BUT SAM ACTUALLY LIKES REID :C

[bythe_books]

And Reid likes Trivial Pursuit. HE JUST DIDN'T WANT TO DWELL ON THE DYING

[autistic-genius.livejournal.com]

[i-hate-posses.livejournal.com]

Best not to get all worked up over it, Mister.

[bythe_books]

Aren't you one of the people who has been killed here?

And look, I just keep spamming you! Aren't you lucky?

[triplekill.livejournal.com]

...sometimes death is supposed to happen, Sam. Sometimes it's better to accept it.

>(((((

[bythe_books]

Yeah? Why? Why is it supposed to happen?

[ms-fixit.livejournal.com]

Death happens. It shouldn't happen and people should care about it. Nobody needs to die in vain, and I agree entirely, but I don't think everyone's as freely vocal about it as you.

I give you credit. This needed to be said.

[bythe_books]

I just wish I could do something about it. I mean, where I come from? We put together a case, we bring a baddie down, and he gets locked up. But I've never had to... never had anything to do with what comes after before.

[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

It's wrong, yes, but...sometimes we don't have any control over it. We're not in any position of power. We can only try to help the culprits change their ways.

I just wish I could do more in that vein...but I don't think it's possible.

[bythe_books]

You're right. We can try, but... I just think there has to be more we can do. Preventative measures and the like, rather than reacting to every crime they commit.

I do, too. There has to be something.

[gimmethemap]

I do agree that it feels almost perverted the way we move on sometimes. But when your Inmate is hurt, once it's taken care of, what are they going to need more from their Warden? If we can't be calm, how can we expect them to be?

And I would like to see a better system put into place to deal with Inmates that harm other Inmates. But think about what this place is. Back in our worlds, when a person kills and the law brings them in, they're imprisoned, they're executed, and then it's done with. That's how it's handled there.

But here is where they wind up.

So the issue is -- aside from doing our jobs, and pursuing reformation -- no matter what we choose to do -- whether it's send them to level zero or whatever -- the outcome is going to continue to be completely circular until that Inmate changes.

[fractured-will.livejournal.com]

Our consequences are minimal, this is true. So maybe the steps that need taken are those that would prevent such incidents from occurring. More monitoring on the Inmates, more rules (or any at all) set in place. A ranking system could be set in place with the Inmates organized based on who we perceive to be the most dangerous. This could be based on incidents on the Barge, their personalities, or what have you.

[acid_rayne]

You mostly wouldn't like what I'd have to say on this subject...

Sam's KINDA amused!

[bythe_books]

Lemme guess: shock collars?

[lotoftrouble.livejournal.com]

Gods you need to get laid. You're so uptight about everything.

Besides, murder is fun! It's a lot better than whatever this 'Trivial Pursuit' is.

Libby is keeping her outrage in check! As usual! :D

[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

It's not fun if you're the one being murdered.

[bythe_books]

No, I don't, thanks.

There's nothing fun about taking another person's life. People like you are why we need law and order in the first place.

[whatweoncewere]

This isn't pointless. Don't give up.

Inmates don't need consequences, they need help, and we can't do that by simply forcing them to accept our worldview. They need to understand why actions have consequences, not just that they do.

[thatlibbychick.livejournal.com]

It's not a question of consequences...at least, that's not why I think the rank system is a good idea. But knowing which inmates pose the biggest risk to everyone else here would be beneficial. It can help keep everyone safe, if we can anticipate who needs the most watching.

I'm willing to give as much help as I can. But gradual redemption won't help keep everyone safe right now. We need to be as vigilant as possible.

SORRY ANGEL, the police officer disagrees with you on consequences :c

[bythe_books]

They need both, and we're obviously not doing much of anything on either end.

[onderhaus.livejournal.com]

You'll get no argument from me.

[bythe_books]

You've been here a while. Have you seen anybody move on yet?

[notababysaver.livejournal.com]

Word. Life is pointless. I used to think it had a point - a weird, slightly creepy point, but a point nonetheless. But now the truth has been revealed.

[bythe_books]

I-- don't think I'd go that far. I mean, life? It's got to have a point. More than this place, anyway.