Don’t waste taxpayer money on criminals

As a taxpayer I am seriously concerned that my hard earned money should be used to “improve prison conditions”.

Don’t waste taxpayer money on criminals

I would also suggest we need to revert to basics when it comes to the matter of prisons and prisoners.

People are sent to prison because they have broken the law. I would also suggest once a person is sentenced to imprisonment they forfeit all rights and entitlements. Why should convicted criminals expect hotel like conditions and have better living conditions (some with TV and tea/coffee making facilities in cells) when:

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