For today's Viewpoint of
New Straits Times, this is my response to the excerpt with the title "Prisoners
to Get Varsity-level Courses" of 3rd March, 2013. I find it very
unbelievable that prisoners are even allowed to get that kind of education.
In my opinion, this is a very
good move that the government have taken. It is helping criminals to get the opportunity
to help their country by redeeming themselves. It is really incredible that
these prisoners are given the chance to study degree while they are still in
prison. I believe that this is a very effective way to change the perception of
people towards them positively.
Moreover, to give these
criminals their second chance is assisting them to realize that they still have
hope to live in this world as educated free men. Datuk Wahab is right when he
mentioned that this "will have positive impact on both the prisoners and
the country" because to teach people is to help the economy in the long
run.
Furthermore, talking about
the percentage of the level of repeats not being able to be reduced, it is
quite a shame. It can hardly be seen for things to change immediately.
Therefore, the authority needs to strengthen the system to ensure that this
objective is met.
Last but not least, the fact
that some of them are able to produce handicrafts can really inspire others. It
is good that the government suggest that they do so as their job because being
entrepreneurs is the best way to make money when people would not employ them
due to their criminal record. I would recommend the public to buy their
products to show their support to these unfortunate ex-criminals. This would
really help them achieve greatness in their lives.
In conclusion, I agree with
allowing prisoners to study tertiary education because I believe in second
chances. I hope that the government will proceed with letting these criminals
get more out of life through varsity-level education.
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