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ensho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:02 PM Original message |
"judges to charge jail and prison inmates $50 a day" (Fl.) |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
1. And if they can't pay, they...stay in jail? |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 01:43 PM Response to Reply #1 |
22. No, they do not. This was in the OP - "Even though inmates who |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:08 PM Response to Reply #22 |
30. no they are unable to work forever, so they will now become a drain on their family and friends |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 04:15 PM Response to Reply #30 |
46. Yet another reason not to break the law. Prisoners are already |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:38 PM Response to Reply #22 |
36. That certainly won't affect recidivism or anything. (nt) |
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debbierlus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
2. Gross. |
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newlib (37 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
3. that's what used to be known as debtor's prison. nt |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:40 PM Response to Reply #3 |
11. I've got the tiniest suspicion that's unconstitutional. |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:43 PM Response to Reply #3 |
13. I've got the tiniest suspicion that's unconstitutional. |
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SOCALS (163 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 06:02 PM Response to Reply #13 |
55. But fines are okay according to many here on this board. |
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joeybee12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
4. Basically, this law will probably turn first-time offenders into career |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 04:51 AM Response to Reply #4 |
68. Yes, These judges apparently believe that anyone who |
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Vinnie From Indy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
5. What is becoming of America? |
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GodlessBiker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:06 PM Response to Original message |
6. Make the checks payable to Judge Buford T. Justice. |
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BridgeTheGap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:06 PM Response to Original message |
7. I bet the private prisons love this shit. n.t |
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peace frog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
8. The State Motto: |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:10 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Hmmm...once they get out and see their bill... |
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onethatcares (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 04:25 PM Response to Reply #8 |
48. no, the state motto is: |
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peace frog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 05:17 PM Response to Reply #48 |
50. Lived here all my life |
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T Wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:11 PM Response to Original message |
10. The asshole says "going to jail" as if he was saying "going to Disney World." I should not |
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ixion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:42 PM Response to Original message |
12. disgusting |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
14. That's a bargain.. Calif charged us $87.00 a day |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 02:32 PM Response to Reply #14 |
25. Shithead or not, that's horrid. |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 02:37 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. He was a minor... we had NO options.. |
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Flaneur (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
15. I just refused to pay it. |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:40 PM Response to Reply #15 |
37. Internal - whaa? |
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Flaneur (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 05:28 PM Response to Reply #37 |
51. Precisely. |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 05:31 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. ... ahsdjkashjkasd! |
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ChoppinBroccoli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
16. There Is A County In Ohio That Already Does That |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 02:06 PM Response to Reply #16 |
24. Bingo. It poisons the entire justice system. Makes imprisoning people DESIRABLE for the government. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:11 PM Response to Reply #24 |
31. it was in pennsylvania and it was juvenile terms he was selling |
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mrmpa (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 01:22 AM Response to Reply #31 |
64. No convictions yet |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:44 PM Response to Reply #24 |
41. He and another judge got hammered very nicely for it |
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TicketyBoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 04:08 PM Response to Reply #16 |
45. It's not just the bologna sandwiches. |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 07:09 PM Response to Reply #45 |
63. It's stupid. Two reasons why it's is a very bad idea. |
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TicketyBoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 03:57 AM Response to Reply #63 |
65. Nope. |
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nykym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
17. We can only hope |
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Echo In Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
18. Activist judge? Soulless, shit stain PIG judge |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
19. We have had that in PA for many years. Part of my job when I was working |
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Thickasabrick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 01:27 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. No...it shouldn't be fun...but it should at least appear to encourage rehabilitation... |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:42 PM Response to Reply #20 |
38. Part of the "program" is mandatory jobs for all convicted inmates - they get paid, and |
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Thickasabrick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 06:42 PM Response to Reply #38 |
60. Oh - I didn't realize they can work off their debt in prison - sorry I |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 04:32 AM Original message |
dupe |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 04:32 AM Response to Reply #60 |
66. prison labor (paid at below minimum wage) used to at least be a way |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 01:39 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Of course, because going to prison is fun, pleasant and a good experience unless you pay money. |
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Leftist Agitator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 01:54 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. +1 |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:44 PM Response to Reply #21 |
40. Deleted sub-thread |
blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 02:55 PM Response to Reply #19 |
27. So, prison is just for punishment and |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:01 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. Course not, silly! It's for providing the ruling class their god-riven right to enjoy the pleasure |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:14 PM Response to Reply #19 |
32. do you even have a conscience? how could you sleep at night? |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:36 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. Prisoners create themselves when they violate the rights of other human beings. |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:43 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. So you like that they're hit with conditions that makes their ending up back there more likely? (nt) |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:47 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. You mean like beating people for a few dollars, kidnapping and raping a woman |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:48 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. Swing that emotional appeal! Them's proper good thinking! (nt) |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 06:36 PM Response to Reply #44 |
59. No, I mean like the people I interviewed when I worked in a prison. |
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BreweryYardRat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 07:08 PM Response to Reply #42 |
62. Some inmates ARE violent scumbags. Most people aren't denying that. |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 04:41 PM Response to Reply #35 |
49. How does possessing a few joints |
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Flaneur (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 05:33 PM Response to Reply #35 |
53. What about drug offenders? |
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SOCALS (163 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 06:10 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. You see, according to many on this board, |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-23-09 04:36 AM Response to Reply #32 |
67. when prisons are run by private corps, there *is* incentive. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
29. this should not be legal, but if it is, let it happen to the children of each of these judges |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
33. iirc, a few years ago there was an tough-talking Arpaio-wannabe warden |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:21 PM Response to Original message |
34. I normally have little sympathy for prisoners but this goes |
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SOCALS (163 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 06:04 PM Response to Reply #34 |
56. If people with a DUIs are allowed |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
43. So how's the dealer,prostitute, thief, whatever going to pay off that huge bill once they get out... |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
47. Just to ensure they can never pay their debt to society... |
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SOCALS (163 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
54. Someone on this board told me |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 06:31 PM Response to Reply #54 |
58. There's someone in this *thread* who's a big fan of that. (nt) |
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BreweryYardRat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-22-09 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
61. $50 per diem? My ass. |
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