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 »
"Incarcerating a greater percentage of our population than any other country in the world is of course very expensive. AND the idea of having those incarcerated foot the bill is absolutely outrageous. and by further embittering the inmates and impoverishin"
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"Do not allow this to happen!"
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"Stop this regressive amendment!"
"Charging inmates is an unconscionable act!"
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"Provide paid jobsi n prisons."
"This is disgusting, and a siege on the poor. Congress will lose my vote of confidence if this passes"
"Pay to be in jail? Zero effect on crime rate."
"It is sufficiently difficult for people getting out of jail to get back on their feet and earn a living in a respectable manner. This proposed fee would put people in debt, increasing their hardships, and set them up for further criminal behavior."
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"Massachusetts outlawed Debtor's Prisons ages ago. We must not return to this discriminatory and ineffective practice. Be proactive, not reactive: pass CORI Reform instead!"
