Steve Reeve wrote on Jan 2, 2008 10:28 PM:
" Editors, your suggested curbing of “hysteria” is ironic in light of the rather hysterical suggestion that women are in jail “because of some kind of relationship with a man”.
Any potential consequence of the “plan” to release jailed women offenders is of little importance when compared with the principal issue – ie, that the plan offends equal protection. It is a Constitutional issue. If women offenders are to be released into the community, then, per force, men who have been incarcerated for similar offences should be treated equally. That is the issue, not Bonnnie or Clyde for that matter.
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Willie wrote on Dec 28, 2007 2:57 PM:
" Ok editors, you say "In the case of women with violent tendencies, from which the community needs protection, there still would be incarceration." Ok, where, since they say they are closing the old jail to females to make room for the males during renovation. Did the oh most "wise" and "progressive" county board look past the immediate future. I think not. "
Krusty wrote on Dec 27, 2007 5:06 PM:
" The tribune must have MENSA members on its editorial board. What don't they know? Yesterday they were advising the top general in Iraq, today they have figured out how to rehabilitate women. I stand in awe...
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North Sider wrote on Dec 27, 2007 4:51 PM:
" You know, in too many counties have up to 60% of women involved in divorce go through the process without legal counsel. Although we have never heard an article on this, or a Tribune Editorial Board comment as they sputter omniscient information that was passed and they will never really feel any heat from it. Why? Because they might affect someone that they socially rub elbows with. The educated, the clean, the well dressed, and the connected. Meanwhile the confrontational, too many times abusive divorce system continues. As woman who fit the abused profile run with their hands in the air, and their pockets empty. As too many in positions of power find it easier to look the other way and continue to network from others in their same 'species'? "
North Sider wrote on Dec 27, 2007 4:35 PM:
" Another article from the Tribune Editorial Board. Speaking from a roofer that has never been in trouble in his 55 years, and has basically run one of the most cost effective half way houses in the area. When is the last time any of you were dilegently involved down at the Jail? Matter of fact, when did anyone of you extend your hand in help and have a felon over to your house for dinner. I thought not! Just more of your arrogant skewed attitude, and elitism. And they say I am a know-it-all? Give me a great big break! Comment on what you know. This does not happen to be one of your areas. "
Willie wrote on Dec 27, 2007 12:10 PM:
" BTW, why are the other half-way houses in the county supervised and not this one? Hmmm. "
Willie wrote on Dec 27, 2007 12:08 PM:
" The county will be pretty embarrassed when these women turn this "half-way" house into a crack house, flop house, or house of ill repute! "
Willie wrote on Dec 27, 2007 12:06 PM:
" BS, then, do you believe that they should be forced into a rehabilitation program, and how do you do that without violating their civil rights? Drug abusers aren't locked up unless they commit a crime. Selling to support their habit is still a crime and leads to more abusers. What about methamphetamines, tweakers can be very violent to others and themselves, and need to be protected from themselves and the community. It is all good until you are victimized, then you sing a different tune. "
09181952 wrote on Dec 27, 2007 10:29 AM:
" My Grandchildren are victims of a mother that has manipulated and used the system. She has been in no less than 12 treatment programs including prison. She violated her parole many times and if it were a male they would have been sent back to prison. Not her!! Equal treatment under the law, HaHa! This is unconstitutional and action needs to be taken. "
Big Spender wrote on Dec 27, 2007 12:33 AM:
" The drug abusers don't belong in jail at all: this is a medical issue therefore medical attention is required, regardless of gender. Unless the abuser is pushing the stuff on others, jail is not the right option. Property crimes are different because the victim is entitled to justice and others must be deterred from stealing your car--rehabilitation is not the only issue involved. If the drug user does not steal or sell to get his/her drugs, incarceration makes no sense because the 'offense' is victimless. "
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