Did Karla Homolka Have The Right To Study At Queen

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Did Karla Homolka Have the Right to Study at Queen’s University. A topic has been raised a numerous times. Queries regarding the famous ex-wife of Paul Bernardo, Should Karla Homolka have the right to study at Queen’s University? Homolka was serving 12 years for manslaughter and took correspondence courses in Sociology. There was a big uproar with disagreements and others who say “she was serving her time accordingly.” While in prison Homolka had all the qualifications and requirements to enter Queen’s. With all the necessities obtained, why would she not be allowed to be admitted into the University? Homolka was solemnly in her jail cell within no reach to endangering anyone else, so why not let her better herself productively for the betterment of the society when she is released. What else was she supposed to do? Relive her horrible crimes, master them in order not to get caught the second time? Or apply herself in a more positive route, and take a course in a no other better subject for her than Sociology. Karla already had taken vocational school as a veterinary assistant. Sadly some of her skills used were in her acts of crime. So why not exceed her skills in where she can apply herself in an obvious much needed area. What else was Homolka supposed do in confinement versus being home? There was a perfect opportunity to learn and grow and she used it effectively. Studying for any education is neither fun nor exciting. If you ask any university student it can be very exhausting, stressful and it requires a lot of determination. There was also another question raised. Why do law abiding citizens have to pay for an expensive University Education, while some criminals in prison are offered this option for free? Well Karla was even eligible for a free education while in prison but she paid for her tuition herself with help

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