Updated idea about a human rights campaigner entering a hell hole prison.
The place is the Peri-Carribbean Island of Suiete Aloisius.
Recently turned democratic republic, the 'old ways' are still to be ironed out.
But there's no hurry, it seems.
The prison system is retro - or is it retri?
Retri-bution not Rehabilitation.
Bleeding Hearts International has flagged its interest.
Our girl is a young BHI 'front liner'.
A missionary.
She has taken a special interest in 'The Lowlife Prison',
Pestering the warden during her past 3 vacations.
Pushing the 'rights for prisoners' agenda.
Wanting to be given a tour so she can report on conditions and offer improvements.
Finally the warden agrees,
Frankly - he fancies the girl.
She has no jurisdiction; represents no official body,
She's a meddling private citizen in a foreign country.
The BHI are simply a bunch of college-based idealists.
The warden decides to set the student campaigner up.
A plan is hatched.
Willing guards will take on a role - pretending to be 'abused' prisoners.
The 5 or 7 are chained in the punishment cells/dungeon.
They are streaked with dirt and 'make-up' blood.
Hanging fully naked from cuffs and chains.
Looking abused and exhausted.
The girl is brought into this area.
A guard in a uniform is swinging a heavy whip menacingly.
She gasps at the sight,
Not just at the apparent recent beatings, but at the sweat covered physiques too.
Her heart skips a thousand beats.
Off and running she has taken the bait.
'Oh my god! This is terrible! You must stop this cruelty. I insist that you release these poor men right now!'
Surprisingly the warden appears contrite.
'You think so? Well I don't know. They have committed truly terrible crimes you know.'
'I don't care, they are human beings, worthy of compassion - no matter what their crimes.'
'Well..' The Warden says, ' If you think its better to let these serial rapists and murderers go...'
He hands her a key.
'Okay here's the master. You go and unlock their chains. Be my guest.'
The Warden's beeper goes off.
'Ooops...I must leave...emergency! I have to lock you in. Sorry. 'll leave you to tend their wounds and their souls'
He leaves the dungeon.
The girl releases the prisoners one by one from their wall shackles.
She soothes their suffering.
They play their role of exhausted victims until the final one is freed.
Then miraculously their exhaustion evapourates.
They proceed to thank their rescuer...thoroughly!
All you need is love,
Love is all you need.
in response to: CyPh1
Re: Outreach