I find tfp to be full of caring, bright, warm, and understanding people. Those who aren't of that ilk are quickly dealt with in an appropriate fashion. That's what makes tfp a great place to hang out.
I also find that tfp is full of people who know right from wrong. Those who don't know right from wrong are again quickly dealt with in an appropriate fashion.
If you are a criminal, thug, malcontent, derelict, degenerate, or otherwise found to be involved in illegal activity then you should expect to be punished. These are people who know right from wrong and ya know what...they made the choice to engage in bad behavior. As a result they are being punished. Will they become disenfranchised to the point of "resenting the system" or feeling that they are being kept down? Perhaps. It's punishment. They are SUPPOSED to feel uncomfortable. They are not supposed to enjoy being in jail.
I've felt for a long time we need more jails. Raise my taxes and build me a bigger jail or two. I can drive through a few "hoods" in my locale and point out people selling crack cocaine on a street corner. They should be put in jail and I am willing to pay for their accomodations but they will be jail accomodations and they will be uncomfortable.
Are this guys methods extreme? From what I read here I think not but it also sounds like there could be more to the story. Bottom line is if you are thinking of engaging in criminal behavior in this jurisdiction then maybe you'll want to consider the consequences of your actions before you do so. You may end up enjoying a little quality time in the Arpaio Hilton
where I'm sure you'll find accomodations suitable for a person who engages in delinquent behavior.
People know right from wrong. Let's not make excuses for those who choose to later.