6-7 December
Great Men and Women
Is history made by great leaders or the common people?
Who was a great man or woman in your professional or academic field?
Can you think of a famous historical figure whose actions changed the world?
Who is a person in your life that you admire and why?
How do great men and women influence future generations?
Who is a modern-day hero in your opinion?
Have you ever met someone you consider truly great?
If you could meet one historical figure, who would it be and why?
Do you think people today are inspired by historical greats or modern role models?
The Legal Consequences of Escaping Prison
Escaping from prison is often seen as a desperate attempt for freedom, but as human nature drives people to seek liberty, the legal consequences can still be severe, even for non-violent escapes. While some countries might have more lenient views on escape attempts, understanding the legal implications can be complicated. Here are a couple of examples to illustrate the crimes that could occur during an escape:
Example 1: Breaking a Window and Jumping Out. In this case, the escapee might not have been violent, but they damaged property during their escape. Breaking a window to flee could result in charges for vandalism or destruction of property, and this can add another layer of crime to the escape attempt.
Example 2: Jumping Out of an Open Window. If someone simply jumps out of a window (even without any physical force), they could still be committing the crime of stealing prison clothes, depending on the situation. This might seem like a minor offence, but legally, taking anything from the prison without permission could lead to charges, unless the escape was done while naked.
While it might seem like an escape could happen without doing any harm, practical reality dictates that, in almost all cases, you’ll end up committing some sort of crime in the process. Whether it’s damaging property or taking items without authorisation, the legal system tends to hold individuals accountable for any actions that occur during their escape.
In conclusion, no matter how non-violent the attempt may seem, escaping a prison is never without consequences, making it nearly impossible to escape without committing a crime in the process.
READ/SPEAK
What do you think about freedom? What’s freedom and what isn’t for you? Have you ever watched a movie or TV series about a prison escape? What did you think about it?
In your opinion, what is the most creative prison escape plan you have ever heard of?
What do you think motivates people to help prisoners escape, even at great personal risk?
Wealthy people receive special treatment or have more power and influence:
“Unfortunately, in this town, money talks, and if you don’t have the money, you can forget it.”
LEARN THE IDIOM AND SPEAK
Would you like to be very rich and have a lot of responsibilities or be in your current condition? What are the good and bad things about being wealthy and middle-class?