Humiliation might be better than prison. Correct?

So the ex-governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is now locked up in prison. Somewhere in Colorado. In for a 14-year sentence. Certainly serving time for a crime against the state and federal government.

I, along with thousands more think he’s a big jerk if not stupid. His hair alone is reason enough to stay far away from him. Certainly Rod Blagojevich is deserving of punishment but is this the best way to “correct” law disobeying people? Is this the best use of federal tax money? Lock-em up Joe and toss away the key! A costly judgment for the taxpaying people.

Now, consider this: First of all Rod Blagojevich was impeached from his governorship. A harsh reality if there ever was one. Second of all he has been drained of all funds just in legal fees. Third he and his family has been thoroughly humiliated in the eyes of all Illinoisans.

None the less, would not it been better to put a GPS ankle bracelet on his leg, send him home to his family, require he only leave the house for the necessity of work, and require he pay back his debt to society with a heavy fine. He was a nonviolent offender. He should be allowed to work and support his family. Yes, his actions were stupid and illegal but he does not deserve to be incarcerated for a nonviolent offence. Living a nonproductive existence. He should only be barred from practicing law, never return to politics, and stay away from hair stylists. Just work and pay back his horrific debt. Even if he has to shine shoes at the airport for a living.

The only one deserving of prison is, O. J.

We must reform corrections. Or correct reform. Not sure.

I too along with a million others think rod blagojevich is a blazing idiot. Certainly he has committed his share of broken laws. Crimes against the state of Illinois. Yes, he should pay and pay dearly.

However, is it really necessary to send a man who has not harmed anyone or damaged personal or public property to a harsh prison sentence? He is neither threat to anybody nor a danger to himself. He just a blathering buffoon. A real obnoxious guy.

Nonetheless, I think a more humiliating sentence should be handed down to him instead of a lengthy prison term. Humiliating like driving a Chicago or Springfield city bus for five or six years. Or, driving and working a city trash truck. Perhaps do roadwork with the Department of Transportation. Something like flagman or steamroller driver. Anything where he could be seen and ridiculed or shamed. All, at no pay. Well, maybe a free lunch.

But, the idea is to receive benefit from his labors. Being in prison would just hide him from humiliation and shame. So put him out on the streets for all to view and point at. He should wear a bright yellow and orange jump suit that says, “Bad Boy Politician” emblazoned in front and back. What do you think?