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Fuzzy Stands With His Friend, Chairman Sanchez
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« on: September 19, 2022, 05:20:05 AM »

I am hoping that the case is decided along the lines of public safety.

In general I support the rights of a law-abiding transgendered prison employee over a Muslim inmate who has been convicted of a serious enough crime to land him in prison.  Contraband in prisons include weapons and cellphones which can be used to introduce more contraband.  When you are in prison, convicted of a felony, a number of your rights have been taken from you by due process of law.  I am hoping that the Court will decide in the interest of the safety of prison staff (including civilian staff) and the safety of other inmates (who most of the weapons found in the possession of inmates will be used against).
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« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2022, 06:29:45 PM »

Strip searches are by default degrading and dehumanizing. Ideally we should be working for a society and prison system where strip searches aren't necessary, but ultimately if we must have them they should be carried out in a way which respects the dignity of the person being searched as much as possible.

The prisoner's rationale is problematic, sure, but respecting his right to bodily autonomy is more important than anything else here.

This is a trans rights point, btw! Trans people are frequently subjected to situations where they're being searched, much more so than cis people, and frequently are put in degrading situations like this. They deserve respect and choice in strip searches as well.

The inmate bleeding to death on a cell floor from being knifed with an inmate-made edged weapon might disagree with you.
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« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2022, 10:56:17 AM »

Strip searches are by default degrading and dehumanizing. Ideally we should be working for a society and prison system where strip searches aren't necessary, but ultimately if we must have them they should be carried out in a way which respects the dignity of the person being searched as much as possible.

The prisoner's rationale is problematic, sure, but respecting his right to bodily autonomy is more important than anything else here.

This is a trans rights point, btw! Trans people are frequently subjected to situations where they're being searched, much more so than cis people, and frequently are put in degrading situations like this. They deserve respect and choice in strip searches as well.

The inmate bleeding to death on a cell floor from being knifed with an inmate-made edged weapon might disagree with you.

Not really sure how the identity of potential strip searchers matters here! Surely prisons have more than one guard capable of doing this work--and if they don't, they should.

The inmate should have not committed a felony that landed him in prison.  That's the bottom line.  Security in a prison is not convenient, nor is it always hospitable, but it is necessary not just for the safety of staff, but (most importantly) for the safety of the incarcerated.
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