Thursday, July 23, 2009

Coffee Debate

Sean and I got into a little debate this morning, and rather than try to find out the answer myself online, I thought I'd 'ask the audience'. So.... here's the question:

Do they serve coffee in jail?

Sean says no. He says jail is supposed to be unpleasant, and furthermore coffee is hot and could therefore be used as a weapon.

I say yes. Coffee is like air. I think most people in modern society don't even think of coffee as something that's optional. I hate to say it, but I would assume that even Joseph Fritzl gets a cup of coffee every day.

What do you guys think?

5 comments:

Jason said...

Looks like yes, but it's not very appetizing:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/603863/what_goes_into_prison_coffee_for_inmates.html?cat=17

ee_len_ay said...

I have a feeling that they do. It's probably watered down or somethin'.

P.S. I'd like to quit coffee one of these days but I don't have the guts to do it just yet.

Peter (Worldman): said...

I am sure they get coffee in prison. But a bit lukewarm. So it cannot be used as a weapon.

Amy said...

OMG Jason, what a prisoner's dilemna!! (not "the" prisoner's dilemna, of course). Could I not drink coffee from my only available coffee source, even knowing that it was full of floor sweepings?? Probably not. Guess I better try to ditch this caffeine habit before I start committing felonies.

BTW Irene, I don't understand why you want to quit, really. Just for curiosity? I personally have no desire to quit!! :)

Amy said...

Oh, my mom has sent me an email saying that in Joe Arpaio's 'tent city' prison, there is no coffee.

Guess that makes sense, cause who can drink drip coffee when you're living in a tent in 100+ degree heat? You'd need an iced mocha!