Marilyn's Photos - Oct 27 2025 - Convict vs Convert
Convert and convict seem like similar words. They have a base verb form a noun form. It seems strange, though, that once convicted of something a person is a perpetual version of it - a convict. It never goes away. One can only be a prisoner or inmate during incarceration. A person will always remain a convict once convicted of an offence. As for converts, it seems like a one-time event - converting to a religion or political belief.
The Justice system or the Criminal system - so interesting how we perceive crime and violence. Compare it to other parts of living and it remains a troubled area.
Here’s a picture of some barbed wire at the Kingston Penitentiary, now a sort of museum and tourist attraction.
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