Any signs of intelligence

The so-called geeks hung out at the prison library, and real cons were loathe to step foot in the place, even though their behavior was ignorant. This attitude stems from their school days when any signs of intelligence were perceived as being part of the “system”.

— Prisons and Prison Life: What is it like to be a geek in a prison?

— Mark Conway

2013.12.14 Saturday ACHK