I worked in the prison system for 5 years. Here’s what it does to a person. | Bishop Omar Jahwar

[@Mar00f]

"The strong rule the weak but the wise rule them all" man that was a great quote

[@williedynamyte]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@greenanubis]

Hearing this makes me feel like those wise ones, lol. But nah, being wise takes alot of work. Being strong is good enough, there is not alot of wise ones out there.

[@darkhorseman8263]

Guess that makes Donald Trump wise D:

[@sk8paradoxity]

@@darkhorseman8263 authority and rule are not mutually inclusive terms, but can often be found in the same place. Many of the greatest leaders and wise men of the past did not begin with great wealth or political power to put themselves into the position Trump was essentially handed or groomed to do.

[@darkhorseman8263]

@@sk8paradoxity Stalin, Hitler, Duerte, Trump, Pol Pot, Mao, were all Narcissists with Social Dominance Ordered Personality trait.(possibly Xie Jin Ping, too) A singular self serving force of will, which is all about assuaging their own ego, may be able to achieve a lot; but the ultimate instability they create means nothing they do will be good or long lasting. Every depravity and civilizational collapse in human history has been driven by these people.

[@chipper442]

I got in trouble in the early '80's. 3 years, had to serve 18 months. Kept to myself, and kept busy. Got my GED, worked my way out to the honor cabins and worked off property cutting fire wood for .80 a day, yup $4. a week It kept me focused, and not mixing it up with the " I know what to do next time" crowd. It was a reality slap, and I am one of very few that came out in a better spot. We all have it in us, it's how much you want to work, to realize it's potential. There are some folks that belong in prison for a long time, even life, but in my opinion, it should be avoided at all costs, as a punishment for minor or petty offenses. Anyone not strong enough mentally, will only succumb to a revolving door, it doesn't matter how strong you are physically either, if you can't learn a lesson, or don't want to, what hope is there?

[@askalaebony5056]

Thank you for valueable insight

[@jessicah7556]

Well said

[@riccervant]

This needs to get out to more people, this is exactly what happens in life; "good" people turn bad, and "bad" people turn good, but in reality we are all just people influenced by our environment and have similar needs.

[@aduad]

I think we should extend the concept of half way houses to half way prisons for no violent offenders with 5yrs or less on their sentence where rehabilitation, re-education and re-integration into society can be the focus as opposed to just hard punishment ...The reality is these individuals will be returning to society anyway...do you want an animal coming back in or a fairly conditioned human being?...sadly the for profit prison system makes it's money by keeping the prisons filled and ensuring recidivism.

[@onaughto]

This is a wise man. Good stuff.

[@rodkali2863]

What you love what you hate what's you fear and what you need. Love that.

[@love83forever]

This guy has lyrics, I like his choice of words.

[@TappaTop]

Prison is where some criminals go to learn to be better criminals.

[@2_theholycoach]

Stumbled across this video randomly and picked up some real good game for general life. Preesh brother

[@dogan6070]

Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city. Bible

[@ohioanalily]

As an officer at a prison I don't know how to feel about this video. I work at a level 3 with all sorts of criminals and very rarely see any good occur. When I worked at a juvenile facility I saw more good come from that but got treated worse as an officer there. I appreciate the regulations and rules adult prisons have however I do think that humane and good programming is needed to help those incarcerated. I just very rarely see it. And that's a shame.

[@ginsuma1402]

Lil_Jei America needs to address the problem of why it incarcerates people at a rate higher than anywhere in the world first. And America also has the highest number of incarcerated people (just checked). THAT issue needs to be addressed first. In my opinion it's not only a problem of over policing but a mental health problem as well. China has 1 billion people yet America's incarceration rate is DOUBLE that of China with a population of only 370 million in the US. For profit prisons maybe? Either way there is something very wrong in America going on. Greatest nation...BS, only the wealthiest. Or maybe all that entertainment on TV and poor schooling leads to undiscipline people.

[@aza4444]

thats such a mentally and physically tough job, keep that head on ur shoulders dude, seeing the worst of humanity day in day out makes it hard to see the world isn't all that bad.

[@ohioanalily]

@@ginsuma1402 I'm not going to argue against your points as I'm a big proponent of grandfathering out minor crime cases. And considering I refuse to work at a profit prison I couldn't comment. I work for a regulated and audited place and they are very strict about that kind of stuff. I do think the rules need modified and examined for bias and prejudice.

[@ohioanalily]

@@aza4444 thank you. I've been in the job almost a decade. I've made it 10 years in January. I've worked in 4 different aspects of law enforcement and incarceration and none of them are perfect. I would say the most good I ever saw was that of juvenile probation. I worked on the community service team for the youth, that made me actually think it was possible to change. Of course that was my first job and time has changed alot. But I still go to the job every day and treat all inmates in a firm, fair, and consistent manner because I believe in that concept. I only have 21 more years to go 🙄🙄🙄

[@user-kp5kg5dl8h]

I just want to understand you better -- you're saying that you don't feel that a lot of these criminals can be turned around? But who would you say is at fault? The guy in the video mentioned that very rarely are the criminals genetically predisposed to criminal, antisocial, or psychotic behavior. I'd think that means that they could be turned around if given the means. I don't mean to argue or anything, I truly want to know your thoughts!

[@cedarpoplar]

Yeah, but when is all said and done, is your courage and sense of knowledge that will help a man prevail. It is a hard thing to go through. And many people get lost. Many. I ain't trying to rain on you, all is I'm saying is to think ways through. Not against the guards or anyone else for that matter. Think, think.. God will show things if you are tired at the end of your rope. Prayer is real and He does respond.

[@joestar6194]

This is man well learned.

[@iKnowYoureBusyBut...]

Best video in a while. Wish it was longer this guy has a lot of good stuff to say.

[@nathanpen1031]

I missed the "If you do the crime you do the time" part ... maybe that's the key to this whole problem ...

[@Kall_Mii_Kemo]

I agree but we need to change alot out here to change anything in there.. We should all see a therapist to help us pinpoint our flaws so we can change. If you treat a people like animals then you cant get mad about the way they behave when set free. That part about the the boxes and the real you seems helpful. Great video big think

[@rome5628]

RIP Bishop.

[@doylebrummett7532]

Wow. That was awesome!

[@donnawoodford6641]

Some penal institutions incorporate meditation practice into the routine. Check out Amity Foundation in LA, CA where Michel Pascal introduced parolees to meditation, and says it helps (I imagine in many ways). ☮️💓☮️

[@lights473]

The prison system is to punish people first and foremost, not change people into better people. Rehabilitation is secondary, but of course also important. If you can tell me a better alternative to JUSTLY *punish* people, I'm all ears. The punishment has to fit the crime.

[@scottb5494]

Taking your freedom, taken away from friends and family, locked in a cage, IS the punishment. Now, these people will eventually be back in our society. It is in our best interest to emphasize rehabilitation. When you lock someone up, treat them unusually poor, with no education, rehabilitation, or a possibility for future work, they will most certainly cause harm to society again.

[@216trixie]

We don't need punishment. And we don't need so-called Justice.

[@lights473]

@@216trixie how do you figure that? - What do you say about someone that breaks the law and commits a violation, is the ticket/fine they have to pay not a form of punishment? Do they not deserve the ticket? - Also why do you think we don't need justice? How do you define justice?

[@scottb5494]

@@216trixie ...No justice or removal from society? Sounds like anarchy.

[@blue_tetris]

@@lights473 Punishment is you doing to someone what they did to someone else. It only avails the people who would otherwise become the criminals they want to punish. American justice is just punishment. Rehabilitation takes a person who made big mistake, figures out why they made them, and sends society a healthier person. While justice helps individuals get revenge, rehabilitation helps society get better.

[@yolandagrabowski6043]

After being offended, I don't feel like being reoffended. So I'd rather stay away from that offender.

[@widyarifin29]

thanks for the subtitle!

[@leafm1181]

thanks

[@fatspider640]

Wow that actually opened my mind,thank you!

[@summervibes9931]

I first subscribed because I thought ya'll had good content but then ya'll went wild and SJW so I stayed to watch the "Like" ratio on stupid videos ya'll post but this one is actually good. Hats off to ya'll for this one

[@tayaotto3484]

Preach!

[@monicaandrews5695]

That's real good Bishop

[@greenanubis]

Yeah, tried that, tried to think my way out. Doesnt work, you need that animal part to drive you forward, the same way it can drive you backward. Thinking is just a small part of it.

[@Dysputant]

Good speech. Sadly all he told is prisons are not working. And sometimes he was able to help people find themself before they believe in their fake identity.

[@askalaebony5056]

Wauw words of wisdom

[@putridterror]

I appreciate the sentiment but I would have liked to hear more, even if it meant rambling at that point.

[@jynxkizs]

Restorative Justice.

[@jameswhite4635]

I would love to see grace given but the idea is terrifying.

[@PolishBehemoth]

The strong rule the weak but the wise rule them all. That ew my mind for a second.

[@big5astra]

"i'm a victim, I'm a victim, it's not my fault". Well guess what, this is why humans are intelligent beings so they can make a choice in life and take responsibility for their lives...

[@lickalotlickalot2210]

The liberal politicians are telling the criminals just that...that they are the victims and do not deserve the punishment for the same crime that they used to get! Results? Citizens are afraid to go outside..

[@selfactualizer2099]

"big think" this video has no thought at all. this system is so much worse than that. there shouldnt even be a reason people need to be both "ill shank you" and "im not violent anymore" the us prison system is practically the only prison system where inmates are so violent towards eachother, regardless of their individual charges. you shouldnt have to be forced to carry a shank. the guards shouldnt have to be forced to allow it. private businesses shouldnt profit off prisons. more money needs to go into rehabilitation and mental health sciences if we ever want to grow into a stronger nation.

[@OdditiesandRarities]

he talks with his eyes shut

[@vebjsand]

There is too much money in the prison system in America. Nothing will change by sitting around talking about it. Real shit has to go down for something to change, which is very sad. Even tho most Americans believe in rehabilitating people and getting a use out of minor offenders, instead of letting them slip into the circle of repeating offenses after every sentence. Democrazy my ass. Money is power, and power is money.

[@Soletestament]

Except most Americans don't actually believe in second chances and rehabilitation. They SAY they do, but reality is there is a significant lack of trust among Americans when it comes to ex-convicts and criminals serving time. Victims almost always fight for maximum sentences, and business owners and landlords avoid dealing with ex convicts as much as they legally can get away with. Mercy, forgiveness, but most of all trust, just isn't in large supply here. But to be fair.... good people get burned a lot in this world.

[@vebjsand]

@@Soletestament Sure, you're right. This is a conversation that can go very deep and deals with fundamental societal functions in America, but for the sake of the platform we're on, I'll leave that for another day. Regardless, you have to start somewhere. This whole situation isn't going to improve itself by distrust, anger and voting on crooked politicians that say one thing but do something completely different(or don't do at all). It starts by changing how people think, what values they're shown and taught when young, how you treat your neighbour etc. That's far more powerful than your vote in the next 2-3 upcoming elections.

[@tommyninjaturtle]

What's he saying 0:57 starts with the stronger where the weak

[@T.D.8]

He said, "The strong rule the weak but the wise rule them all."

[@90days90]

happy xmas

[@floaton5988]

Absolutely. And there are millions of people who work these jobs that chose or cant leave due to cost etc . it takes a strong mindset to decide in yourself that this isnt for you, no matter who says what to you fuck em and be beneficial to your mind and body because without that yes you are a inmate imo. The Same exact settings within warehouses too.. funny how Jeff Bezos in on my next to play video hmmmmm?

[@Cukito4]

Eat less, people!

[@jayantiraphael8655]

I agree the system is not designed to help you whatsoever. But it's also because it was designed that way.. I'm going to State an unpopular opinion.. First I would like to clarify I know very well the quote by Jackson, "those that are willing to give up their freedom for safety deserve neither" I think that that mindset could have been true at a different time, but with the sheer amount of people on this planet, the mixing and differences in opinion and lifestyle, we need a way to safeguard all people and keep them credible. It's well-intentioned when you assume that people will do or have the best intentions.. but we can see that this is incorrect. We need cameras in every public place on every street corner and in every nook and cranny. There will be no more cause or reason for anyone to misinterpret what happened in any situation. And rightfully so, when you are in public you should not assume that you have any right to privacy. Also we can understand that the reason why people are repeat offenders, is because they understand the consequences and they're okay with dealing with them, because they're not so harsh that it would cause them to stray away from their initial intention to cause harm or to do something criminal. Steaks need to be raised. Everybody has the possibility of making a grave mistake in recovering from it. So I still think that there needs to be strikes. But if it is proven that you have repeatedly offended, have done something extremely violent, or coerced or forced someone to do something violent because of your power. You should be put to death. I'm a Hindu and I don't believe in harming, but I understand that majority of people will only listen to reason if they understand the severity of the consequences. Death is the absolute consequence. I guarantee you wife beaters, School shooters, Mass murderers, serial killers, sex traffickers would not be involved in the things that they're involved in if you are very clear about the repercussions of their actions. If you commit a violent crime once you will be put in a detainment facility and forced to rehabilitate; this is not lost on me that we need actual prison reform to where people are given literal opportunities rather than stuck inside of a pit with killers.. the second time is your demise. There are no excuses, there is no life in prison. You will executed. I guarantee you crime will plummet dramatically.

[@isaiahroberts5090]

You are not god

[@daughteroftheking721]

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[@spacecatboy2962]

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[@KalElKryptonsFinest]

It's so funny I want to cry.

[@NupeAtl]

No shit

[@TanyaJahwar777]

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[@lianecornils6603]

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[@TheDirtyDoza]

Stopped listening once he said axed

[@mrnarason]

Your lost.

[@TheDirtyDoza]

@@mrnarason You're

[@ftngie]

@@TheDirtyDoza You’re trying to correct someone and you’re wrong 😂

[@imWillJ]

Jesus cares for you and if you ask him to wash away your sins he will.

[@RayZde]

William Jean asking is not the same as doing. Criminals can ask all they want. Forgiveness doesn’t make them good.

[@MisterMosfet]

No he doesn't and no he won't, for Hulk Hogan is the only one true saviour

[@TheAstraeuss]

There is no Jesus, even if there was he's long since dead and the dead can't think or hear you. Only you can take responsibility for your wrongs, nobody can absolve you of this responsibility.

[@SoulCaliburDeathCrie]

@@RayZde Your idea of morality is severely skewed. There are criminals that WE should be asking for forgiveness, since they were wrongly incarcerated.

[@ginsuma1402]

Sure man...Im 30 and still feel like I'm paying for all the bad shit I did as a teen. I haven't swindled anyone in over 10 years. I've done all I can to be a good person but absolutely nothing goes right for me. Either forgiveness takes decades or I'm praying to the wrong one. Still keeping the faith though like good ole Job. Maybe some of us were just meant to suffer.