People of Massachusetts Stand Against "Pay-to-Stay" Policies in County Jails
Dear Massachusetts State Senators and Representatives:We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned about Amendment 26 as passed in the House proposed budget. This amendment will force prisoners in county... continue reading »
"This is absurd."
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"Why in God's name would we charge prisoners to stay in a jail facility instead of charging prisoners child support? Where is the logic in your proposal? May God have mercy on your souls!"
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"This is outrageous."
"this is terrible!"
"This is outrageous! It punishes the wrong people: the inmates families, putting upon them a further burden than just having a member of the family incarcerated. Many in country jails have not even been sentenced, but await trial. The way to get tough on c"
"As a prison volunteer who has observed prisoners for many years, I know that many are poor and the fees would be an unfair burden on their families."
"This proposal is both unfair and counter-productive. It will but it will make rehabilitation less likely but it will not bring in revenue."
