i think the cell in itself breeds an environment for homosexuality. >> dennis hamilton was an unusual inmate. he just believed he didn't have to live with another man. i think he had a fear about living with another man. >> and to me it's like you don't even want these people in society, but you want me to feel safe inside a cell with this person. >> ironically other inmates might not feel safe around hamilton either. he's serving a life sentence for kidnapping, carjacking, robbery, and say salt with a deadly weapon. nine years in, he's only now decided to make his stand against taking a cell mate. >> there's no rule that says i have to take a cellie. two, i don't want to live with another man for the rest of my life. >> 127. >> the prison officials disagree. we followed him to an administrative hearing on the matter. >> here we go. escort! >> you don't have any enemies? >> nope. >> you seem to be a guy who gets along with people. >> yes. >> why won't you take a cell mate? >> i feel threatened place in a cell with another person. i feel my life is in it danger. >> okay. let me tell yo