The Sad Reality of Youths Doing Hard Time in Prison

[@sites777]

Eye opening video Larry. Glad we didn't lose you to the hole when you were in there, you really make a difference out here in the world. Could never think of you any other way than the guy that kept trying, and not only that, but succeeding!

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Much appreciated. Thank you for watching.

[@nautgamingnautgaming9949]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief here's the problem we have WAY TOO MUCH crime as it is Until the mentality AND ability to rehabilitate IS EVEN THERE We shouldn't be releasing anyone sadly It is sad but there are ALOT MORE VICTIMS than ever before and ALOT MORE CRIMINALS than ever before Also there's A BOT in the comment above yours

[@Yamchasballs]

@@snakyYT its not they got two videos and i doubt either person is larry. Unless hes a shape shifter

[@snakyYT]

@@Yamchasballs yeah igot multiple people like this for example brave wilderness had a dude doing this.

[@Yamchasballs]

@@snakyYT theres frog leap studios and he has it happen. I frequent his and larrys videos and they have comment on my comments may of times

[@Schizniit]

The boy who killed his stepfather is an example of why we really need to change this shit. You can tell he isn't a cold killer. You can hear remorse, you can hear fear in his voice, because he's just a kid! We have no idea what his life was like at home, but from experience, to even think about killing a stepfather, something had to have already been horribly wrong in that house. Who knows if he didn't do it in self defense, or maybe defending his mom, which I've definitely heard countless stories from many people about who've had go fight off stepfathers for their mom. Hell, there was a point where I thought I was going to have to do something to somebody I didn't want to do because of my mother. This kid needs to be saved from a hard life of this. All they're doing to him is perpetuating him to lead a path of destruction, and you know what, they're making him that way and don't give a flying fuck. That's the worst part, the fact they don't even care.

[@issacbrinkerhoff4943]

@justinloveday2410which is a sign of remorse🤡 you act like yuh know him.

[@markemanuele1929]

Larry, This made me sick to my stomach. We are training these youth to be hardened criminals. That is, IF they live long enough to get out of the adult system, I can't believe that more do not commit suicide.

[@j0ellyfish]

Just because they're kids doesn't mean they don't deserve the same treatment. The younger- the worse.

[@meahdahlgren6537]

​@@j0ellyfish❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@L8-APEX]

Please NEVER stop making your videos. Whether you think they're getting good views or not. They help more of us than you'll ever know. Escaping reality for a few min each video does wonders

[@JohnSmith-pn1kq]

Larry, you are right about time going by fast. When I was a kid, it seemed the summers lasted for ever. I'm 55 now. The summers seem like a couple of weeks

[@GRJ55]

this is so right :D

[@IronLungKiefKing]

I absolutely feel that, it’s crazy. “Don’t count the days, make the days count”. Peace and love brothers.

[@jamie.777]

I feel that way at 48. Summer is a couple of weeks and $hitty new England winter is here. F*k I hate getting old

[@jamie.777]

@@IronLungKiefKing absolutely 💯

[@JohnSmith-pn1kq]

@@jamie.777 Oh, a New Englander. I grew up in Worcester

[@QuinceyG]

I am so glad whenever I see these videos about youth, Larry and I thank you so much for bringing these issues to the forefront. As you may remember my life’s work is at my local juvenile detention center, and my heart and soul are with these troubled youth, and how we deal with them in these situations. Please never stop doing what you do, Larry.

[@SRMoore1178]

Is there really any "rehabilitation" or "correction" performed in these facilities and prisons? Seems like the for-profit prison industry should stop using those words.

[@b-rad3987]

No

[@PianoMatronNeeNee]

Keep inspiring Larry. Just saving one soul from the heartache is worth it! Thanks for sharing

[@gibby2937]

Larry, so what should we do? Release these murderers back into society with the hopes that they become loving, caring, productive citizens? Larry, you need to run for District Attorney. They seem to be electing people to these positions these days who want to set all the criminals free...the public be damned!

[@charliefrazier5652]

I'm been depressed a lot lately to make myself feel better I just start to binge watch you videos even rewatch some of your videos to just feel better you saved my life a couple of times

[@LordGhost.]

Go to the gym and get a six pack, assuming you're not in your best physical shape. If you still feel depressed after that, then I don't know what else to tell you.

[@piratelegend473]

@@LordGhost. goated advice 😂😂😂

[@Mrhandyhitman]

And if you are still depressed and you are young i would suggest joining the army and go as far as you can to serve your country and hopefully the camaraderie you build helps you build discipline and mental toughness all while serving your country will give you some type of fulfillment in your life. It did for a friend of mine.

[@LordGhost.]

@@Mrhandyhitman Fuck serving for the government. We are ANTI governmental. The gym and getting a six pack requires more a lot of discipline and builds strong mental and physical strength.

[@LordGhost.]

@@LL_SHAWN_P____ correct. It can absolutely be done outside of a gym. But the gym has all the equipment you need to build more than just a six pack, even though a full body can still be built at home, yes. It’s probably better in the gym because you’re around other people on the same path as you.

[@Milne85]

When Larry says he’s got a great video lined up he ain’t lying

[@516michael2]

I lost my dad in 2021 Larry and watching your videos always reminds me of him! Thank you

[@DeanUK]

RIP

[@Milne85]

I lost my dad in may rest in peace.

[@dalepope5377]

I saw a Lockup Raw and they interviewed a state attorney doing 10 years. He said if he would have truly understood what 10 years was he wouldn’t have been handing them out like he did.

[@mawbzterstrawbs8176]

Larry Thank you thank you for making videos I love them listening to your past experiences is entertaining and it educates me on prison and how it works and how you bring to light on how bad you were treated so others won’t be treated the same way

[@JHawthorne]

Thank you for putting this out - not only for those who need encouragement to stay out of trouble, but also for those (including myself) who need to understand not every kid locked up in prison is a terrible person. I agree with you that we need to do better as a society to address the root problems to keep these kids out of prison in the first place. Keep up the great videos, I’ve been learning a lot from them.

[@erik7647]

I used to work in a youth shelter and a lot of the people staying there were on parole. The reality is none of these kids were old enough to have become bad people yet. They needed help and support to learn how to make better choices. Some had done some pretty serious things but it was a matter of survival or not understanding how to do better. If you don't give youth supports they do bad things to cope. They all cared, they all wanted to be good people and most of them ended up thriving with the right support. Kids don't just get into crime if something isn't wrong, their minds are still fragile and they can learn to do better. Some of the most brilliant kids I met were staying there and I am so thankful I got to learn so much from them while I helped them learn better skills. I look at these kids and I see curious, intelligent kids that care about those around them. I see the kids I used to care for and it fucking breaks me to know they didn't get better support to learn. These are not monsters that need to be warehoused away it's just suffering kids that need help.

[@erik7647]

Thank you for looking more into these things. I think if more people were open minded about these things we would live in a very different world. We need to stop looking at troubled teenagers as "bad kids" and more as a sign something isn't right in their lives to support them better. It really gives me hope seeing comments like this if people changing their mindset, it's the best hope we have for more people to push for a better future for our children 🖤

[@ehsh3072]

THESE KIDS HAD SHITTY PARENTS AND THEY ARE NOW SHITTY. THE PATTERN GOES ON AND ON. IF YOU CANT TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN AND LOVE THEM AND GIVE THEM A HEALTHY LIFE SO THEY CAN BE GOOD ADULTS, ITS TIME TO STERILIZE. STUPID PEOPLE ALWAYS HAVE THE MOST KIDS. THESE BRATS ARE JUST YOUNG PIECES OF SHIT. AND WHEN THEY REACH THAT ARBITRARY AGE OF ADULTHOOD THEY SUDDENLY LOSE THAT CHILD STATUS THOUGH NOTHING CHANGED. AGE DOESNT MAKE A PERSON GOOD OR BAD OR INNOCENT OR EVIL. SOME OF THE WORST MORE VILE CRIMINALS ARE YOUNG KIDS. THEY ENJOYED THOROUGHLY WHAT THEY DID. IF A CHILD IS INNOCENT, THEY DONT KILL AND RAPE. IF AN ADULT IS GOOD AND KIND THEY DONT EITHER. PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAN BE GOOD OR BAD. IF A RETARDED PERSON HACKS UP A FAMILY SHOULD THEY BE FREED. NO. THEY FORFEITED THEIR RIGHT TO BE FREE BC THEY TOOK SOMEONES LIFE AND VIOLATED RIGHTS. ONCE YOU TAKE WHAT IS SOMEONE ELSES RIGHT TO BE ALIVE AND FREE, YOU LOSE. A SECOND CHANCE FOR WHAT. WHY? DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY SCUMBAGS HAVE BEEN LET OUT AND REOFFENDED.

[@Shade_Tree_Mechanic]

Thank you for bringing light to this Larry

[@alannixable]

I hope everything is okay Larry. Been watching you for a long time and I just wanted to say we are all here for you in whatever way we can be.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Larry is so amazing to see you coming up on 2M subs!! Super happy for you!! Wish you all the success you deserve it all and some! Your doing great things!! You and Jay Williams need a colab!

[@JP_Stone]

Its a good video man as always and what a sad thing to see children in prison locked away with no rehabilitation or help for those who will get out. On a side note you are looking really good today Larry, really on point. Good stuff man.

[@lbdjthethird1240]

Great book, Larry! Almost halfway through so far, reading about your stay in Atlanta. Using nail files to create a hiding spot in the wall for the prison hooch is unreal. Seriously wild shit, man. Thank you for documenting your experiences, really puts life in perspective.

[@bendavies2447]

larry ive been a massive fan since covid, just finsihed reading yourbook and i gotta say what your doing is absoloutely amazing for prison reform, youth outreach and overall helping people better there lives, top man love from uk 💯💯

[@johnathangorman5631]

Just got out of jail today 5 days no shower, pissing blood from getting kicked on the ground, finally out today but gotta make the best of things an move forward

[@BenMalleck]

Hey Larry, I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for all you do

[@jessesmith8578]

Once again Larry for doing what you do. A true inspiration on how and why to never give up. I hope all is well and look forward to the next video. :)

[@CalamariProductions]

THANKS @Larry Lawton for posting this video about our work at Calamari Productions! You and I go way back, and I know we both share the same passion for keeping kids out of the system. Hope we can partner on some important work still ahead. Be well, my friend! Karen

[@Yamchasballs]

Larry, I truly thank you for this video. It shows the sad reality of prison, and law enforcement in the states. You cant help but feel bad for these children and teens. They are still developing, they are still learning right from wrong. They are still learning how to understand their emotions and how to react to them properly. When you put children like that in prison, how are they supposed to learn those things properly? They are stuck around other kids who are in the same situation. They dont have an adult besides the correction officers around for them then. And ones that might have adult prisoners near them, may not get a good example to learn from. Adults are suppose to teach these kids things. How as a judge or an officer can you look at a child and not want to give them a second chance? How can someone not want to give them that chance to learn right from wrong? Plus the mention of suicide. Teens and children doing so is sad, so f-ing sad. You know they felt like everyone gave up on them once they got there. Id imagine theres a lot of people and children that would feel that way if not given a chance. How can these judges and officers live with these deaths on their hands? I wouldnt be able to.

[@xKB616]

Thanks for the content, Larry! The cigars look good!

[@evildie999]

Larry, thank you so much for your effort in making this, you speak with so much heart and deliberate thought. Because of helpful media like yours and what you reacted over, we are given the ability to truly comprehend and empathize with the victims of this system like never before. I’m glad you have the emotional intelligence that you do. Rock on 🕉

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Thanks, That means a lot

[@jadenfraney2110]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief hey Larry! I don’t know if you noticed but there are bots that are trying to scam people. See the one above? You should address this so people don’t click on these and get scammed. Thanks for what you do Larry. You’re a good dude 👍🏻

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

@@jadenfraney2110 I saw them and remove most of them. I’m sure there are more. I will have my tech guy look into doing more. Thanks for helping.

[@samstrong9290]

larry, i really enjoy your videos and have gained a lot of knowledge from them. but i feel like you see past what crime people commit. the 15 year old murdered his stepdad. it doesnt matter the whole story, murder is murder w/ no exceptions. if he is able to comprehend how to kill someone he is able to comprehend the punishment too follow. i feel like the conditions need to be better and safer but people still need to be help accountable no matter the age.

[@Yamchasballs]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief ive been reporting them when i see it. I feel bad that big channels like yours keep having people try to scam your fans

[@e420man3]

THANK YOU LARRY! Few books I've read on, yours is one. Looking forward to another lockdown 23 and 1 interview (if possible)

[@dannycoronel2559]

Glad to see you doing good man 🫶🏼

[@doctorwyvern9992]

This is honestly something I don’t truly know how to feel about. I know a child’s brain is still developing and there’s always the chance to rehabilitate and get them back on the right path, but I’ve also seen some that already know how manipulate the people around them to get what they want. So it’s like, how do we tell the one who are honest from those really are a danger to society or eventually will be? And if we go either too tough or too soft, someone ends up getting hurt. No easy answers here…

[@Checkers1993ify]

I get where you're coming from and there's definitely no easy answers in a lot of cases, but there's a good reason why a lot of countries will have maximum sentences for juvenile offenders, won't allow the media to publish an alleged offender's name except under fairly specific circumstances, and will occasionally provide new identities to the juvenile offender after they've served their sentence. It's because there's a lot of fairly infamous cases like Jasmine Richardson in Canada and Mary Bell in the UK where the juvenile offender, after being released, goes on to apparently not commit any other crimes. Because of that, I tend to think it's much, much better to lean towards short sentences when it comes to young offenders. Because of their ages, even a relatively short sentence can seem like a long time and kids grow up fast sometimes, especially in hard conditions.

[@j0ellyfish]

Define right from wrong. Some kids are just born morons.

[@austincrepps497]

You are awesome Larry! Love your videos. Been watching you for months now. I listened to your audiobook Gangster Redemption on Spotify. What an amazing and crazy life changing story! Definitely was an eye opener and a reminder for me to stay out of trouble. Thank you. Keep up the good work and videos.

[@jee911]

These videos are really educational, have a good day!

[@diegosauda9596]

Every video is a hit,thank you Larry

[@loganAKAloganity]

Larry as someone who was in and out of trouble my whole youth all it took was one ONE CO to come in my cell while I was in the hole to sit down and talk to me give me advice he looked at me as a kid who needed help and not as a criminal or just another convict and that helped me more then he will ever know

[@760savage8]

Thanks for being bringing this up Larry much love, the system is sad I hate America.

[@GREGhere15]

Love your videos Larry!!

[@vniesky]

My last navy job was Navy Police. I would go to the local jails to pick up military personnel arrested. Usually on Thursday's the local jail would be getting all the people heading to the state pen together for transport. What was sad is that 99% of them were young kids under 25 years old.

[@llrskll2762]

Love the videos!

[@babakazi808]

Wow what a crazy video. Probably one of your best in all honesty

[@sonial.3332]

Super early today , thanks for covering these hard topics

[@davidgover3789]

Looking great Larry. Love listening to your videos. Take care man.

[@firebird6522]

Good video, one of your best.

[@matmachin9992]

Larry, you ok?? I thought you looked upset earlier but then realised what I looked like as an alcoholic. I hope I'm wrong, I've got 3 years finally, I hope you find peace or have found peace 🙏

[@karlajaeger2082]

Very insightful.

[@troyv8302]

It was a rough watch. There but for the grace of God go I as I was a punk and somehow never went the extra step. Think it was due to my dad who always told me to think before I act as every little decision I make now could have huge consequences. I'm grateful for those words as they were always in the back off my head. I've told the same words to my niece who I helped raise and now I am telling those words to her 5 year old daughter and will tell her 1 year old son when he's older. Like I said, it was a hard watch and I feel for all involved in this mess. Thanks for the video Larry.,

[@jaidentucker2518]

You are an inspiration ❤

[@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics]

You are a good man Larry for bringing peoples attention to this. It’s wrong on all levels.

[@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics]

What app do you prefer for talking? I love the cigars, they look great. Secret recipe or ? Can I know the filler, binder and wrapper?

[@HickoryHillside]

Take care of yourself Larry. Focusing on prison for so long is a tough gig, mentally. I don't want to see you Crack. Take a break if you need it. Best wishes.

[@andregonsalvez9244]

Great eye opener wow ! I feel for these kids .

[@christopherleubner6633]

Great video. ⛤❤⛤

[@Blunt_Man]

I spent quite a bit of time in juvenile as a teen. One of the saddest things I've ever seen in my life was an 11 year old kid who was clearly mentally ill who came in on a weekend stay. 6 months later he was still at the facility, getting beat by teens and staff almost daily and acting out in every single way you can imagine. He spent most of his time locked in his cell screaming or crying while banging his head on the door and got in trouble every time he was let out almost immediately. I was only 14 and even I knew he belonged in a mental hospital. I still think about him over 15 years later and hope he's doing alright. I thanked God when I saw that facility got sued and shut down! The staff in those places were almost all the most untrained, uneducated, immature people I've ever seen in my life. They had zero de-escalation skills and at the drop of a hat would resort to violence! When I went to county jail, it was like a vacation by comparison and county jail sucks so that says a lot for how bad those juvenile detention centers really are...

[@jameskierstead9312]

I'm Proud Of You Larry!

[@soon2bsaint680]

I spent 4 years in T.Y.C... 💯 Gladiator school. It was hell, but prepared me for the Horrors of the Iraq war. We must close all juvenile facilities

[@tedbyron1499]

Colt Lundy was released in 2019 to "home detention" and after he serves that out he will be on probation. So he's completely out of prison. The sentencing he and his co-defendant received caused such an uproar that a new law called "Paul's Law" (named after Lundy's co-defendant) was passed in Indiana. The law allows for flexibility and compassion when it comes to sentencing juvenile offenders.

[@IronLungKiefKing]

You should set up a heist for a new microphone! 😂 love the content brother, keep at it! 💪

[@kylemurphy9892]

Love the videos Larry! Your an inspiration!!

[@nodatesape9124]

Honestly, here in Australia, we need this. We need SERIOUS penalties for young people committing crimes. You think it's so terrible that these kids are in prison for committing serious offences, but our kids don't get real time. They go to Juvi for a while, get worse, realise there's no repercussions for them (even for murder), get out, commit more crimes with no punishment, and then their records are sealed when they turn 18. We have 13 year olds forming gangs and doing serious shit because they KNOW there's absolutely nothing the police or society can do about it. Just a few months back, we had news about a teenage kid killing a dude talking to his girlfriend or some such. He used a gun. We don't even have legal guns in Australia, and this teenage kid managed to get one and kill a dude. And he'll be out on the streets with a crystal clear record by 18. Not even two weeks ago, we had a high speed joy ride police chase in a stolen Holden commodore (that's a rebranded Chevy v8). Dumb bitch driving wrapped it round a tree. Killed some of her mates, the others in ICU. If she survives, she will have a clear record, after killing her friends and endangering the public. In Melbourne, we have african black gangs going around raping women and robbing men. Repercussions? None. IN FACT, it's racist to talk about it, because they're black. We, as a society, are paying the price for not teaching our kid's that actions have consequences, because there are none even when there should be.

[@daikatarokamegawa542]

Mexican here, I feel you man. I don't think I need to tell you we have a problem with cartels here. Well, a problem is an understatement. They're reaching more and more towards stupid, impressionable children, promising they can do whatever they want, not take orders from anyone but the cartel boss, make a lot of money, live the easy life. Those children are around 12. Why they target them? Because they know even if they get caught, they will at most be given 3 years and guess what? They will go out that facility and go back to crime right away! For all of its flaws, I think the US correctional system allowing the trial of children as adults in particularly heinous crimes, is a big plus. There was this girl who was lured into the woods by her classmates in order to steal her iPod to sell for pocket money. They ended up murdering her. Two 15yos were judged as adults and given the appropiate penalty. And imo, that was the correct thing to do. If you're old enough to murder someone to steal from them, you're old enough to do the time that entails. Either you're a child, or you're not.

[@jbilotta]

I can see you are getting fit! Keep at it.

[@victoriahope8371]

They need to make this mandatory to show middle and high schoolers each year they are in school. Don't let them be disillusioned that prison or jail is glamorous and crimes are cool. They aren't. Freedom tastes better than being locked up. One thing that makes me thankful I never chose a bad path is that I can enjoy food when I want to and watch what I want as well as eating food that I choose.

[@twilightprincess4540]

My son is 7 and in my head i could never even imagine even 12 is a baby as a mother of 2 i feel so bad for there moms there heart has to break every time they go to see them we need to do better to help these kids stay out of adult prison and help them not live a life of crime

[@Taydutt13]

I just watched this a few weeks ago and it was insane I felt horrible for them I also was a youth that went to jail

[@undertaker8848]

Larry you are so inspiring

[@Schizniit]

It's sad to hear how wise these kids are. I was a pretty wise guy when I was their age too, but to hear a 15 year old say such true words, about how EVERYONE who goes to prison, no matter what mask they put on, they are shaking their balls off inside like a scared puppy, and anyone would be.

[@scottstewart-johnson4155]

Hey Larry, love your videos. You should review australian prisions and let us know what you think.

[@maccurtis730]

The problem is not everyone in society thinks about what they will go through in prison, just what they are in prison for.

[@tomasmaldonado9032]

How you doing larry hope you doing well keep up the good work can we see some more cooking videos I love the videos

[@anthonymaldonado4776]

Waaassd upppp Larry Lawton.

[@mrthedude55555]

Eye opening video Larry! Before filming, did you use MMJ? lol. Anyway, keep fighting the good fight.

[@jaydenportier6023]

Hey Larry, what happened to people that need glasses or contacts in prison. Also love the vids and keep up the good work!!

[@kevingrems]

Lots of Larry Eye Rolls in this vid!

[@chevelle1]

Larry, it’s hard to ignore that something is going on with ya buddy. I know a lot of us who’ve followed you for a long time can see it too. Whatever it is, please take care of your mental health and know that we genuinely care about you. I’m a 37 y/o male nurse who’s been battling with deep depression for quite some time. I know how much you care for others, but don’t make the mistake I have by ignoring yourself. I’ll keep you in my prayers buddy. No judgement here whatsoever.

[@TheKoloradoShow]

Besides the drunk video what are you basing this off of?

[@toddhoffman6204]

I think he just smoked some weed. As a pot head thats the vibe I got

[@TheMr.George]

Makes me want to go mentor the youth here in Indian River. A lot of these kids don't think long term they live in the moment.

[@olafelsberry420]

At 15 I was taught about botany and I’m thankful for it.

[@liquidboss2719]

>This kid knows how to make weapons Well, he was a murderer. Kids in prison is sad, but justice should not care about age. Lots of people are in terrible and abusive situations, but how you deal with that is down to you and you alone.

[@eaglestrike3531]

i have a question for you larry love your content by the way umm going back to your prison pasta making videos have u ever had a guard come up or have offered a guard some?

[@tammywozmoak6349]

These kids need help! They can’t continue on the path they are on. Wish I had the answer.

[@beastmodepro93]

I had to do research about this case awhile back, the two younger boys (Paul and Colt) are out of prison now! Paul is free but on probation for a few more years and Colt got his sentence modified a few years ago and is served the rest on house arrest essentially, also on probation now!

[@MrVoodooMerc]

Listen to me, I was locked up starting at 12 years old for criminal damage to property until the age of about 16. I was actually a pretty good kid before that happened...let me tell you how much it damages a child to be locked up like that during a developmentally important period. I was thrown into an environment where violence was what became the norm and the size difference between you, and the older kids meant you were always at a disadvantage so you had to become an absolute savage with the tools at your disposal to gain the upper hand. It also made me become an actual criminal on the inside by various hustles. By the time I got out, I had no idea how to properly act in society and was a menace at school to the point I got kicked out...I never did end up graduating or receiving my GED. I'm now 43 and still a complete mess but held together by the pure purpose that is my Children...they saved me, and only them. If it weren't for them I'd be dead, or in orison and thats a fact. The juvenile justice system is repugnant and needs to be thoroughly reformed. You aren't rehabilitating these little ones...you are turning them into absolute fucking monsters.

[@Max-js1mx]

If the kid was sexually abused by his step father and that is the reason he killed him. That's nothing to be ashamed of, you weren't weak, you stood up for yourself. As much as it's an awful crime and no kid should have to do it. But no parent should ever harm their child. No victim should be ashamed of any kind of abuse

[@PJL7095]

Damn … night & day from the last video!

[@teamcougars]

Being a mom to 5kiddos my heart hurts for these kids yet society is so sick of young children committing serious, heinous crimes against humanity that’s why children are being charged and convicted as adults, sad but it’s true… what do we do with kids committing murder, rape and home invasions, I don’t want them living next door to me , having access to my children 😥🤷🏼‍♀️

[@karenroy9045]

My son committed suicide in jail. It’s sad to say about kids behind bars. Prayers for them.

[@tylernihiser776]

Did a lot of time in Illinois JDOC, Madison, Danville, Bloomington. I’m 25 now haven’t been in trouble in 3 years and just finished off probation. Being locked up so much in those 18/6 cells (18 hours in 6 out), it’s intense and breaks you, you don’t have a set phone call, extra food none of that. They food you good because your a minor and need more calories but you can’t save anything it’s literally straight to the garbage and you can’t share. Danville was the hardest, you couldn’t talk ever. Ever. You walk in a line with your hands behind your back and only game you play is knock out in basket ball, no noises.

[@dimplesp4046]

@Tyler My ex was a criminal minded addict that was in every prison in Illinois. He sadly passed due to his addiction. I’m so glad to hear that you worked hard and turned your life around ❤ God bless

[@jimamizzi1]

I’ve voiced my opinion on second chances before and agree to a certain point, when it comes to cold blooded murder your done, the poor victims don’t get a second chance do they! Great video Larry

[@ji-di7zr]

It's been a few thousand years since we moved on from eye for an eye

[@jimamizzi1]

@@ji-di7zr just my opinion JI

[@bluesaber2598]

Hey Larry! I’ve watched you for a while. Can I ask is there a video of what your plans to change the prison system and How you plan to go about it are? And if you have What video can we find it? Thanks for all you do.

[@dwill_thegod]

I was locked up at Lancaster in Florida for 3 years shit was rough

[@ervina.52]

Lmao were you high during this😂

[@justinlindsey9178]

You should look into the rap beef out in Jacksonville FL , a lot of young kids hurting, killing each other , dads telling on their own kids a lot of kids looking into hard time out of it

[@eqe2e23e]

with so many links in the description you could also add the link to the original video you're talking about.

[@eqe2e23e]

@Larry Lawton is that official coms channel? looks like spam so i thought you should be tagged. anyways it's okay, it was just a suggestion.

[@aqa5794]

I THINK PRISONS SHOULD BE LIKE HOSPITALS TREATING THE ILL RATHER THAN MAKING PEOPLE MORE VIOLENT -AQism- !!! Mr. Lawton - you are my role model - Godfather .. from india but form bottom of heart - love u sir .. planning to come to US for a PHD in law .. hope i make it .. if I all works out - it will meet you and surely will be your RIGHT HAND in supporting your cause !!

[@DoMyHomework_]

Bro, those cigars behind you are fucking MASSIVE!

[@samkesler218]

tbh living near pendleton(about 10 minuets away) it’s really sad seeing kids i grew up with end up in either the juvenile or the adult prison(which is maximum security) even one of my closest friends was in and out of juvenile until he was 18 and now he’s facing 5-10 years for armed robbery and grand theft auto as well as assault, the kid had so many chances but his family not the state helped at all, also hancock county in indiana is literally nicknamed handcuff county because of the amount of arrest per week

[@chicosantacruz3307]

lol you looked so stoned in this video Larry hahaahah like it escalated toward the end like an edible ahahha

[@kennethwyant9813]

Larry, have you heard of the Ethan Crumbley case? Ethan a 15 year old boy shoots up a school in my home state of Michigan, kills 4 and injures several others. He's being tried as an adult, and will likely get life without parole. The surprising part is that the parents were charged with multiple counts of involuntary manalughter. This happened almost 1 year ago, and the parents have been sitting in jail since because they couldn't post bail. The parents may have been bad parents, but I don't see any direct evidence they knew their son was about to shoot up a school. Prosecutors are claiming gross negligence on the parents part because a gun was within reach of Ethan they had bought for his birthday. I think the case is a slippery slope, and could be worth posting a video on.

[@itsMBWAAA]

Oh man I saw this documentary a while back I felt so awful for those kids

[@MrRedneckman100]

Please do a video on prison workouts. I drive a truck. And I rarely have access to a gym. I also have a limited amount of space.

[@Gamma2224]

I've always wanted to ask this. What would be your ideal prison. If you could run a prison or design a prison. Or change the prison system. What would it look like, how would it operate? Maybe you could do a video on it sometime. Maybe you already have I'm not sure. But I'd be interested in what your perspective on what a prison would be as far as rehabilitation and dealing with repeat offenders. Love your videos I think you are incredibly smart and have very good insight and wisdom.

[@yert8527]

Prison tycoon

[@christopherleubner6633]

The problem is competing interests, part of the system wants rehabilitation, the system itself is designed to keep people in and out. A lot of laws should be removed and prison really should be a last resort. Not having people sent, learn prison life, get out and be excluded from life, reoffend, and die there. Very sad.

[@jameshaines604]

Iv noticed alot of people think they are invincible...when they get to jail all that shit goes away instantly that's the first thing they take from you... your confidence

[@iraqvet0753]

2 things I've never accepted, trying a kid as an adult when there are strict guidelines defining a kid from an adult in every other situation and strip searching a child, how is that not child molestation

[@justintcm3369]

that's really sad those kids are in there.