In order to understand the effects that the shortage of Correctional Officers is having on the life of the imprisoned, we must first understand: why does the shortage of Correctional Officers exist?
Wherein, lies the rub:
Obviously, there has been a paradigm shift in the collective consciousness of America, when it comes to accepting employment as a Correctional Officers: and paradigm shifts’ are no more than the mind -by way of- the conscience, evolving from one moral stage to the next. Therefore, it appears that the “amoral” lifestyle of a Correctional Officer, stands in Stark Contrast to the moral and ethical growth and development of this conscious oriented America we find ourselves living in these days – for, not only doe’s such a career choice leave’s the mind and consciousness stained with unfavorable memories ( i.e. PTSD ) but, for those who relegates’ themselves to the retirement line, more often than not they find themselves searching for another job, just to make end’s meet, therefore, I surmise low wage’s can also be a contributing factor.
Anyway, the question becomes:
How do the lack of moral consciousness within the staff, rather short or full, effect the prisoner therein? Well, it’s akin to the blind leading the blind, for, how can a Correctional Officer teach or learn an inmate what they don’t know and vice versa: therefore, when I hear inmates mimicking the shortage of Staff, effects; the freedoms and liberties within the prison, such as; Visitation, Recreation, Vocational Programs……. etc. I just mentally shake my head in silence, because, these are the obvious tears of the blind, who, can’t see pass their own incompetence, thereby, trying to appear intelligent in their mimicking of the aforesaid.
And, as not to be misunderstood, I’m not advocating anti-social behavior when it comes to taking advantage of said freedoms and liberties within the prison: Quite the contrary, for, by all means please amass all of the trades and programs….. etc. that you can amass, for, these are the fundamental accomplishments that you don’t want to be a hindrance when it comes time to go home.
However, and at the same time I’m also trying to impart to the Inmates, DOC can’t teach you how to become a man, therefore, please stop waiting on teaching/instructions on how to become a man, especially from a person whom has never seen or looked upon you as a man. Look, I am a staunch believer in self-reliance and Self-discipline and that through such attributes, he who apply themselves can accomplish anything (within reason) that they set their mind to. Therefore, irrespective of the number of officers or staff, the direction of ones choices ultimately rest upon the individual, as it pertains to what you are trying to contribute to this life, because, it is absolutely through what you put into this life that will determine how life responds to you.
Therefore, in addition to amassing said fundamental accomplishments, you must learn to continue to educate yourself beyond your own expectations. (autodidact). Because, it is 99.9% likely more than not, that the job you secure upon your release will not have any resemblance to your fundamental prison accomplishments.
And just one more philosophical thing to add to your studies:
Pay attention to that inner voice of consciousness, for, the best teacher is within, with the understanding that the knowledge imparted therefrom, is also being imparted to other students of the like. therefore consciousness is sharing and sharing is consciousness.
In closing and from an analytical perspective, I would just like to add:
The life of a Correctional officer has been devolving into this stage of decadence for a minute now – and now the powers that be are desperately searching for a panacea to a problem that they have – (through perpetual greed) – created upon themselves, which, they are not now understanding, that as the prisons continue to evolve, the algorithm seed of greed and hate has taking on a life of it’s own, thereby, in it’s wake creating a prison environment that has never been needed for breaking the hardest of the hardest, and thereby, slowly and silently absorbing any attractive features of incentives that, at one time may have possessed the job of a Correctional Officer, prior to this critical stage of decadence said job now finds its self in.
However, it appears DOC., is of the erroneous opinion of, thinking that the hiring of poor English speaking people from oppressed geographical locations around the globe is the answer: and nothing can be further away from the truth, for, quite the contrary, this quick fix hiring scheme is only going to exacerbate -(if not already)- the future of decadence – for – the conscience has no choice but to be true to itself, therefore, the question of morality becomes: how do one whom is running from being oppressed; reconcile becoming the oppressor?
And please let it be understood: he who lives contrary to the truth inexorably becomes a cynic.
As not to let this analytical interpretation on behalf of DOC take away from the topic of discussion, I’ll share the following advice with DOC: Employ more classes on human-relations for staff and try treating all people with a little more of humanity and kindness, also revisit your Correctional Officer and Inmate Pay scale’s with a little more of everything, thereby, marketing your brand in accordance therewith.
And to my fellow inmates, make sure its top notch, cream of the crop, because, this is how BBB Rock.
A. Cameron(# 1172733)
Beaumont Correction Center
Brilliance Behind Bars 