Let us review proper conduct for prisoners in Azkaban who have even the vaguest hope of being released upon good behaviour so that they can be properly reformed, shall we?
Firstly, complaints about the dietary provisions are completely unnecessary and display a lack of gratitude that is rather appalling, given the consideration that has gone into the diet provided to prisoners - a consideration that was not present prior to 1998, I might add. Certainly, it is not a diverse and delectable spread, but prisoners are being fed for adequate nutrition, not for pleasure. The day's meals add up to a total calorie allotment of 1500 calories (6300 kjoules), which is adequate for the maintenance of most healthy male and female weights. Claims that unhealthy amounts of weight are being lost upon this diet are outrageous, and completely unbelievable unless prisoners are extremely overweight, have been skipping meals, or are exerting themselves unnecessarily. Instead of complaining, perhaps consider that had one been imprisoned a decade ago, one would undoubtedly be subject to nutritional standards far below those the ministry holds today. Gratitude is a mark of both humility and graciousness, both excellent qualities in prisoners desiring reformation.
Secondly, a snide attitude about Azkaban is patent evidence that a prisoner does not understand the weight of his or her crimes and does not accept that his or her punishment is a just one - as is a rude demeanour regarding our government, and those in charge of it. It is quite unacceptable to persist in the notion that a government is unjust and
oppressive simply because one does not like that the law has been applied fairly to his or her case. No one in Azkaban has been imprisoned unfairly - and all have been subjected to due process of the law. One does not expect to be put up in an hotel when one has violated the law, and one should certainly not resort to petty complaints that show not only a lack of regret, but indicate to the Committee that a prisoner is at high risk for recidivism.
Thirdly, deference to superiors is not only a mark of good manners, but a symbol of acceptance of one's position in society, both necessary attributes for prisoners who desire to be placed with a family and reintegrate with society. One should consider one's potential family to be a
foster home of sorts - where one will have models of appropriate behaviour that one can emulate. It would be quite inappropriate for a prisoner to treat these kind, upright citizens - for whom they should have the utmost gratitude - with anything but respect. We, of course, use the journals as a means to determine who has the greatest capabilities for irreproachable behaviour once freed into the welcoming arms of one's new family.
Please remember that prisoner journals are not a right, but a privilege; prisoners who show themselves utterly unwilling to be reformed and who consistently display unseemly behaviour may realise how great a privilege they are. Do try and comport yourselves at all time with dignity and propriety and you may find that your position improves drastically.
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