A new art project. The text asks if you know anyone who has been to prison. Sadly, that would be a long list. I know at least three people just in my class at school that ended up behind bars. And one that should have, but who got away with it. The ones that were locked up did it for different crimes. One for bank robbery, everyone recognized him as he lived nearby. He later died after being stabbed to death. One guy stole petrol from a filling station. And one guy who was my best friend for several years went away for blowing safes, a trick he learned at juvenile school. He was also a heroin addict, and actually shared a prison cell with the bank robber. But there is a happy ending here because he is today a happily married man with kids and grandkids.
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Strange enough I don't know one person.
An interesting project. I can think of only two. A high school classmate became a radio personality in New York. When his wife left him for a woman, he shot and killed her. A college classmate became a lawyer and was convicted of stealing money belonging to a client.
I knew one person who went to jail for drugs. When he got out, he started drinking alot and died of cirrhosis of the liver.
I can't think of anyone.
I know of one I went to high school with who probably did time. And I know of a mouthy punk here who is now dealing with the juvie system and who, when he turns eighteen, will be in and out of prison his entire life.
Sadly, yes. And It's nice to hear about your friend who turned his life around. Unfortunately, I think those happy endings are all too uncommon.
I'm from Texas, haha. And I know a few from my class in high school, and a few more who should have.
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