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 »
"We need not add burden to an already toxic situation"
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"They? have to pay to be held against their will?? How do you justify that?"
"Requiring inmates to pay to stay is outrageous. If we want to save money, we should stop locking up people for minor drug offenses. Drug treatment is much cheaper and more effective."
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"unconscionable"
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"Nearly half of those in county jails have not been convicted of any crime, and are only awaiting trial. This proposal is a regressive tax on poor people and people of color. In Ohio they ended a similar program because the prisoners sued them and won, cos"
"It is an unfair penalty for those that may be innocent and awaiting trial, and will put a furthur burden on those already over extended."
"How are these inmates supossed to get the money...from family members? Who are having a hard enough time to support their oun families? These inmates who are lucky enough to have mone in their cantens need it to pay for things they need...this will only o"
