"In other jurisdictions, the philosophy of the law holds that it is human nature to want to escape. In Mexico, for instance, escapees who do not break any other laws are not charged for anything and no extra time is added to their sentence;" - bob

It's also human nature to want to take things. - Paul Buchheit

Reading first comment: "Sounds reasonable." Second comment: "Huh, good point." - Kevin Fox

Bob, I can't believe you left out the rest of the last sentence: "...no extra time is added to their sentence; however, officers are allowed to shoot prisoners attempting to escape." - Casey Muller

Details, details. - Paul Buchheit

I seem to recall hearing that the Geneva convention essentially says that it's the duty of POWs to try to escape. - Gabe

So long as there's a risk involved in trying to escape. If they kill someone trying to escape, how do they message that to the other inmates? Gotta use it as a deterrent, right? - Kevin Fox

haha, good catch casey ;) - bob