Prison Gladiators!

[Malergion]

I brought up the idea of bringing back true gladiatorial combat in a serious way in the course of an online conversation.

It was suggested that it be used as a prison reform method to control overcrowding and speed up the death-row process.

The upside is that it would be completely voluntary on the part of the prisoner, and supported by Pay Per View, the funds of course going partially to the broadcasters and mostly to the prison.

Like the ancient gladiator arena, it would have both deathmatches and non-lethal combat, the deathmatches of course being reserved for those on Death Row.

This is only the premise of the discussion that was had. We discussed incentives for the prisoners to participate, as well as the pros and cons of allowing such a system. It was generally thought (by us anyway) that it would be far more beneficial than not.

I submit it for discussion here.

 

[Captain Beard]

I'd watch.

 

[Malergion]

I'd watch.

Only if we had our way and it was implemented.
Mr. They're Too Violent As It Is.

 

[Captain Beard]

I mean to set free, you ninny. It'd be best to let them have special priveledges not related to early release. Like maybe conjugal visits with hot women.

 

[Malergion]

I mean to set free, you ninny. It'd be best to let them have special priveledges not related to early release. Like maybe conjugal visits with hot women.

That was actually brought up. I wonder if that means we'd have to do it in Nevada, where everything's legal.

 

[Captain Beard]

Everything but gay marriage.

 

[Malergion]

Well, that's not "applicable to the problem space." as a guy in a suit might say.

 

[Captain Beard]

Nae.

 

[Malergion]

Unless we want to reward them with gay marriage..
It's an idea.

 

[Captain Beard]

I thought about that, actually.

 

[Malergion]

I thought about that, actually.

Who's the lucky man?

 

[Captain Beard]

Not for me, you asslick.

 

[Malergion]

"You are on the way to destruction!"
should be the opening line before every match.

 

[EVERLOSTINDEADETERNITY]

I watch all types of fighting so Id probably love it. Implement the THUNDERDOME.

 

[NinjaKitten]

hahaha the thunderdome... *thoughts of tina turner and her big ole hair*
I dont think Id watch the show, but I can see the appeal. and I dont see a problem with it. Im betting the southern states would put up a pretty good fuss if it did go through though.

 

[Kiss The Void]

how in fucks name did this thread die?

 

[Anvil]

good point, this is a very good point for discussion.

i'd say that there would be too many people against the "inhumane" actions in it, plus the violence.

What i don't get, is if people have so far been able to live for the past what, thousands apon thousands of years... and only as of late people have gone against violence... somehow this will implement problems with the youth of future generations. all a bunch of pussies. hell, even homosexuality was okay until only a couple hundred years ago.

 

[Kiss The Void]

good point, this is a very good point for discussion.

i'd say that there would be too many people against the "inhumane" actions in it, plus the violence.

What i don't get, is if people have so far been able to live for the past what, thousands apon thousands of years... and only as of late people have gone against violence... somehow this will implement problems with the youth of future generations. all a bunch of pussies. hell, even homosexuality was okay until only a couple hundred years ago.

but thats the thing, theyre already trying to bump each other off in prison, and fighting etc. and this would probably be done on a volunteer type of deal...so they would know what they are doing, and would have to sign shit and so on. the violence already exists...whats wrong with profiting off of it? its kind of like creating electricity with wind or a river

 

[Ketshy]

Wonderful idea, but you know with all the crazy christian people it would never happen. Unless, of course, if we kill them all off...

 

[Malergion]

Wonderful idea, but you know with all the crazy christian people it would never happen. Unless, of course, if we kill them all off...

Ironically in the Roman days, the Christians weren't particularly vocal against it. Go figure.

edit: Or should I say the "Mithrasians" since they basically stole "Jesus" from the cult of Mithras.