I do find it interesting that your first thought, incorrectly mind you, is that I am American.

When I speak of touchy-feely I am talking about all of the initiatives currently going to appease or protect one segment, regardless of the impact to other segments. Such as what is occurring in the UK right now at one their universities (my post from yesterday on it: https://steemit.com/blog/@ancientknowled3/are-we-going-to-far)

And I agree with your statements about the US prison system (other than it being mine). The current prison system is not working. It is overpopulated, turns out more repeat offenders than re-habilitated and is nothing more than a profit system for the corporations owning and running these facilities.