Obviously, this constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, and no behavior warrants this type of inhumane treatment. Many other similar types of abuse take place, in some instances resulting in death. Nothing is done to prevent these abuses from happening because Americans look the other way. Such instances serve as a pointed reminder that prison torture does not belong in a country that considers itself civilized. Of course, prisoners are not at liberty to do much about their situation.
Criminals have very few options in regards to pursuing legal action against the prisons.
They may fear retaliation from the guards or they may simply be unaware of their legal rights. Also, many criminals may not have the funds to hire adequate legal counsel to handle their case. However, Americans should and need to care about the injustices occurring daily in our prison system. If a criminal is subjected to daily abuse, he will surely leave prison a more dangerous man than when he entered. Since the 1960s, more and more laws have been enacted to protect the rights of criminals in prisons.