ON THE STREET

This week the Southeast Missourian asked, "What do you think of the proposal to shackle Missouri inmates in a chain gang fashion while they participate in a prison work program?"

Eileen Owens, Cape Girardeau

"I'd say if they're in there (prison) for a serious crime I don't see anything wrong with that."

Dave Simon, Cape Girardeau

"I think it will cut down on their productivity, however it will also keep the neighborhoods in which they're working a lot safer if they try to run off."

Chris Pleimann, Cape Girardeau

"Obviously they've already messed up themselves. That's why they're in the situation that they're in so they've pretty much lost all their rights. I think it might cut down on their productivity but I think it's a good thing."

Rick Smith, Cape Girardeau

"I think they should be not shackled...I think they should be well supervised...extra security that will keep up their productivity."

Randy McLain, Cape Girardeau

"I think that as long as it's the low-risk groups that it wouldn't be necessary."