Entitlements of prisoners

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Originally Posted by Beestie

I bet they don't give the Catholics fish on friday but I don't hear them bitching about it.

For the record Catholics can abstain from another food type or perform another kind of penance on Fridays - they do not have to specifially abstain from meat.

I'd be all for refusing prisoners TV or cigarettes as I see those as non-essential and as privileges. I don't see allowing them to adhere to their faith is an abuse of the system or a special treat. I also don't think you can decide whether someone should practice their religion on the basis of previous behaviour. Otherwise no-one in prison should have access to spiritual guidance.

I guess people just see religion and faith based dietary constraints differently.