"It's been a long time comin"

[dyvinesweetness]

So, I've wanted to make an entry on prisons/decarceration forever, but never knew where to start. I saw an article on alternet that seems like a fair enough place to begin. For those that don't know (much) about the prison industrial complex, this is a decent place to learn. La Linque

some good excerpts from the article:

"For the tycoons who have

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[sweetwhispers]

If you're thinking "well they're prisoners, so I don't care," first off, fuck you...

Love this statement.

*sigh*

I'm on the same page...

[basslayer]

I really hate the prison system in the United States. Its one of the reasons I plan to leave this country when I graduate.

[captain_brad]

i love ms. giovanni, and you.

[captain_brad]

also, i don't know if they do it anymore, but in Oregon they not only require inmates to work, but charge them rent for their cells and for meals.

[dyvinesweetness]

I'm pretty sure they still do it. It seems to be the punishment (I guess being in prison is not enough) for paying them *gasp!* minimum wage!! How disgusting though. As if the prison is a fuckin co-op or hotel.

[dyvinesweetness]

Ditto! =)

You know...

[i_dreamed_i_was]

If my uncle goes to jail for a while... He's a skilled, licensed electrician. But anyway. ITAWTP.

Re: You know...

[dyvinesweetness]

=( I hope all goes well with him. And with you and yours in general. Even if it might be the best financially, I really hope you don't move to Indiana!! lol

[siegesallee]

This entry is why I love LiveJournal.

[dyvinesweetness]

Goodie. Care to elaborate?

[siegesallee]

Since you asked so nicely...

I admire your opinion.