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 »
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"I thought that we didn't have debtors prisons in America..."
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"Why is this legislation even being considered? Draconian, cruel, unnecessary."
"this is an obvious and unjust theft"
"Please - I visit an inmate regularly at one of teh MCI facilities. Neither he nor his family could afford this expense. Please, please ... do NOT pass this legislation. Rather, improve DA Representation and prison conditions. thank you."
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"You are innocent until proven guilty. Jail holds those people AWAITING trial who cannot afford bail or had no bail set. To my Senator and Rep: please study this informed, intelligent letter objecting to the pay-to-stay idea."
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"This policy would only punish poor prisoners and make their lives even harder. It is not fair, particularly to non violent offenders and those who are innocent to have to pay for their incarceration."
"PLease don't do this!!!!!!!!!!!"
