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I have no personal experience

chucktrotter — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:28:22 +0000

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I have no personal experience or credible expertse about our nation's prison systems. I have been told that, in the past, prisoners were pampered. I have read that the cons ran the prisons. Then came the privitization of various systems. As usual, the results indicated that the profit motive quickly overwhelmed quality. How many times have we seen the same results under so many different services? I have known a few of the guards working within these privatized prisons. They were certainly not "the sharpest Crayons in the box." Maybe the strikes are a last resort cry of desperation.

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Using the word "retarded" to

wabby — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:24:27 +0000

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Using the word "retarded" to insult "you people" is a nasty slur against those of our species who struggle with limited mental capacities. Judging only from your comments, it's possible you struggle with this condition as well. If not, calling people "retarded" reflects poorly on your own mental acuity and basically makes you look like a mean widdle kid.

"God how internet articles attract the lowest common denominator."

Boy, you ain't a-kiddin'.

If you gave one moment of thought beyond the Nutra-loaf comment, you might have realized I was speaking about consequences. We all face them and I reckon the striking prisoners in Georgia know what is waiting for them at the end of their strike; were even aware of the crap that they will be enduring while the strike is going on. Still, they determined to go ahead and that willingness makes me believe they are dead serious, which is something I can respect.

The second paragraph of your last comment I will not go into except to say you apparently have opinions on prison issues. Pity you can't think up an awesome nickname, sign up for a blog, and express those opinions in the From The Readers section. The benefit of doing so would be to possibly hear from some of the many, many, many incredibly smart commenters here that are so far above the lowest common denominator, it would make your nose bleed to be in their company.

Otherwise, maybe a return to the Yahoo! comment sections is in order.

ps. Looks like this wasn't your lucky day after all, Anonymous (not verified).

Considering that nutraloaf is

Donal — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:32:02 +0000

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Considering that nutraloaf is a disciplinary food in many prisons, I thought the comment made a lot of sense. Prison officials are already trying to spark violence so they can dismiss this as another Attica, and retaliate in kind.

wow, a lot of you people

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:24:00 +0000

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wow, a lot of you people commenting are retarded. nutra loaf? really? that's what you thought of after reading this? God how internet articles attract the lowest common denominator.

It is amazing to have races usually at war in prison unified. It is terrifying that the system is robbing the families of inmates, let alone to that level, and it's disgusting how prisons deprive inmates of communication.

On Democracy Now! this

Donal — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:17:00 +0000

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On Democracy Now! this morning, prison activist Elaine Brown of the newly formed group Concerned Coalition to Respect Prisoners’ Rights, said the cell phones were purchased at high prices from prison guards. One fellow said he had paid $800 for a $50 phone.

No, Mr. Day, I was not making

wabby — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:50:59 +0000

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No, Mr. Day, I was not making a joke about Charles Manson. I was referring to this article. ....though Manson was indeed mentioned.

I have occasionally been rendered speechless, but never because of someone telling me to shut the hell up. There's a first time for everything though, and who knows? This may be Anonymous' lucky day.

Yeah, that comment is

artappraiser — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:39:55 +0000

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Yeah, that comment is bizarre--perhaps a Tourette's Syndrome sufferer, internet version? It's nonsensical; just sayin' so flowerchild doesn't feel bad.

Flower, I have no idea why

Richard Day — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:24:11 +0000

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Flower, I have no idea why someone would attack you.

I think you were making a joke about Manson having a hidden phone. I find nothing terrible about that. Conan was laughing about it.

Whatever happens I am sure that you will never shut the hell up!!!

the end

Thank you for this,

Richard Day — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:45:24 +0000

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Thank you for this, really...thank you!!!

You know, of course, that if Gandhi had no press, there could have been no Gandhi. Same with MLK jr.

I was so pleased that Dennie Briggs brought up the issue of punishment in this society.

The numbers of those imprisoned in this country to give us all pause. The number of minorities in our prison system should give us stomach cramps.

These are some mighty brave prisoners.

Without MSNBC on the week ends, there would be no coverage of this issue to speak of.

I hope something comes of this.

Peaceful demonstrations by prisoners. damn.

With all the gangs and such, that is quite a fete.

Again, thank you for this Donal.

SHUT THE HELL UP.......

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:51:00 +0000

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SHUT THE HELL UP....... [shouting muffled -d]