[mmcgaha]

I find it interesting when folks look at themselves as different than others. I don't have any first hand knowledge of what is going on with these guards, but I do know that I am not better than them. I am just as human and have all of the same frailties so I cannot say what I would do in their situation. At best I can say I hope I would do better.

[s1artibartfast]

Most people fail to understand the psychological impact of jobs continually interfacing with some of the worst people in society. I say this not as an apology or excuse, but simply as a statement of fact and a challenge that needs to be overcome. It happens to prison guards, Police, EMTs, and many others.

A portion of the people you work with want to kill you or each other given the chance. Over time this leads you to dehumanize and hate them. Over time, this view gets generalized to most of the people in your care.

[watwut]

It is more about power then about working with bad people.

Political prisoners tend to be treated as badly as others, if not worst.

[s1artibartfast]

I agree that power is a factor, I just don't think it is a self contained explanation.

[watwut]

People in position oc control and no supervision abuse those outside of prisons often enough.

[s1artibartfast]

What's your point?