http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#48033 I wholeheartedly support this bill. It's the right thing to do!... 48033@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:07:53 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#47946 Having a son as an inmate of a Federal Prison Camp I support this bill 150%. He meets all of the criteria necessary for early release.... 47946@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:25:02 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#47926 Does any one know if H.R. 261 has passed as now (12/31/08) ?... 47926@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:47:06 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#47897 I agree 100 %... 47897@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:22:49 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#47855 I strongly support this bill. I believe nonviolent inmate should be released. Someone sentence to 25 years for a nonviolent crime, have done half of the time should have a second chance to prove to society that they have learned their lesson. Please give the inmates a second chance to prove themselves to society, family and the justice system.... 47855@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:45:31 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#47781 I strongly support this, but I don't agree that age should be a factor in this... 47781@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:15:10 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#47697 I BELIEVE NONVIOLENT INMATE SHOULD BE RELEASE.. LETS HELP THEM GET BACK TO THEIR FAMILIES ESPECIALLY IN THESE HARD TIMES..... 47697@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:13:45 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#47541 I recently spent thirty days in jail due to corruption in our county. I was celled with seven other females. All but one were nonviolent offenders who had already done a substantial amount of their time. People don't realize how families do the time along with those convicted. In my opinion, early release for nonviolent offenders who have shown good behavior, along with supervised parole would be a wise choice not only for economics but for humanity's sake. Our justice system is out of balance. I implore everyone to speak for the early release of the nonviolent. We are not doing society any favors by keeping good people who made mistakes behind bars. Psychological testing is available and would be an indicator if the person would be a repeat offender. It is time we give those who were convicted a second chance. If the truth were told, a great percentage of people could be jailed for past offenses. It is time for compassion.... 47541@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:47:04 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#47025 I support this bill HR261 but feel it should be for any age.... 47025@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:20:59 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#46800 Please pass this bill. Our prisons are overflowing with older people who have committed non-violent crimes. There are other methods of punishment that could be utilized to make our prisons more effective. This bill is smart and I will do anything to push it up for consideration and approval.... 46800@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:21:07 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#46526 Please pass this Bill.... 46526@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:15:52 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#46443 My wife has lived over half of her life and made a mistake, was guilty, confessed to the FBI, federal prosecutor, employer, family, friends and church of 2000 members willfully subjecting herself to humiliation and embarrassment. She had paid some restitution; lost our home, and we had to file bankruptcy. Church and community leaders spoke out for leniency. She in turn was sent to a facility 13 hrs away that was over-crowded, instead of the exact same type facility 7 hrs away that was not. Her sentence was 3-4 times as long as any case found in the last 4+ years that involved similar circumstances and evidence. She leaves behind juvenile twins and a husband that dearly loved her. This piece of legislation is seriously needed.... 46443@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:01:25 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#46289 We keep sending innocent men to prison but we let the guilt free Why is that? we need a total rehaul of the justice system and we need it now!!!... 46289@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:21:13 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#46126 I am delighted that the Committee is considering changes to the federal law to allow for the early release of low-risk older prisoners. The new direction set out in H.R. 261, “The Federal Bureau Prison Non-Violent Offender Relief Act of 2007,” is long over-due and vitally needed in the federal prison system. --------------- juliana [url=" http://www.addictionlink.org/drug-rehab-center/vermont"]vermont drug rehab[/url]... 46126@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:43:49 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#46125 I am delighted that the Committee is considering changes to the federal law to allow for the early release of low-risk older prisoners. The new direction set out in H.R. 261, “The Federal Bureau Prison Non-Violent Offender Relief Act of 2007,” is long over-due and vitally needed in the federal prison system. For a prison system, there are generally four horsemen of the apocalypse that can (like their biblical counterparts) combine to produce a catastrophic crisis: recidivism, overcrowding, budget shortfalls, and acute demographic shifts in population. Many states and the federal government are experiencing the ravages of all these dangers. These problems grew considerably worse after the United States moved to an indeterminate sentencing model to a determinate sentencing model. ------------------------ juliana [url=" http://www.addictionlink.org/drug-rehab-center/vermont]vermont drug rehab[/url]... 46125@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:37:42 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#46064 I support this new law 100%. I believe that any offender should be punished to the extent of the law, but in my case I am the oldest of 3 girls and our mother was convicted for distribution of meth at the age of 49. She had lived a normal life, always held a job and supported herself and her children, until she was about 47 when she got in with the wrong crowd and got addicted to the drug and then the money. She was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison, although she has only been incarcerated for 17 months I know she has already learned her lesson.... 46064@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:26:15 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#45840 I and my 2 small children strongly support this bill. It is an unnecessary amount of time one needs to serve in prison for a first time offense. I believe, though, that the age requirement needs to be lowered to at least age 35. The children need both parents by their side to grow up to be normal people and to be part of society. These prisoners are not violent people and they deserve a second chance, especially if they can be an asset to society and their family.... 45840@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:21:01 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#45748 I AGREED WITH THE EARLY RELEASE AND THE PERSON HAVING SERVED AT LEAST HALF OR MORE OF THEIR TIME. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE PERSON THAT IS NOT 45 AND HAS SERVED HIS OR HER TIME WHERE DOES THIS LEAVE THEM WHAT ABOUT ALLOWING PAROLE TO COMPLETE THE TIME. AND ALSO THOSE WHO HAVE FINISHED SCHOOL OR COLLEGE WHO CAN BE AN ASSET TO SOCIETY. THE MONEY THAT IT IS COSTING TO SEND PEOPLE TO FEDERAL PRISON COULD BE MONEY SPENT ON BUILDING A COMPANY TO EMPLOY THESE MEN/WOMEN. THIS WOULD DIVERT THE OVERCROWDING AND HIGH COST AND HELP TO PUT MONEY IN SOCIETY ON THE DEMAND SIDE FOR GOODS AND SERVICES... 45748@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:24:10 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#45733 My husband is in prison with a 91/2 year sentence.It is not even a non violet crime ,nor,adrug charge. I feel as though he should have only got 3 years not 9. I want them to bring back the 65% law. He is in prison where there is no heat.Regardless, of the crime all the monjey prisons get what about their health. And people wonder where so many diseases come from!!! I feel as thought they need to bring the early release program back indiffently.... 45733@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:49:42 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#45525 Please support this bill and possibly make community work program a part of it.... 45525@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:07:27 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#45454 If you are ever unfortunate enough to have someone very close to you go to prison for a non-violent crime, you would definitely want this bill to pass. From the time these people are indicted until they actually go to prison is punishment in itself. Our tax dollars could be better used to feed, clothe and shelter the poor. I am for this bill 100%!... 45454@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:35:55 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#45433 I believe that this bill should be passed 100%. There are convicted murderers being released evey day back into society. The same men who killed to become convicted are being released to become our now cop killers! How is it fare that they can be given a second chance, but the people who commit petty "white collar" crimes have to sit out a full sentence. The jails are over crowded and I don't appreciate my tax dollars being spent on prisioners that can be rehabilitated and generate new revenue. Let these people go home to their families and children. There are not enough good fathers out here to raise our children and our justice system is releasing known murderers as our children's role models. What's up with that? Let these men come home so that they can educate their children about right from wrong and teach from their mistakes.... 45433@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:43:27 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#45315 Save on tax payer's monies if nonviolent offenders are released. They are not a threat to society. Make room for the violent offenders. Do it soon and also save millions of dollars. It's a win situation for everyone.... 45315@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:02:24 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#45283 This is the greatest "fair bill" in a long time. My son has lost his job, home, automobile and children. Drugs drove him to his crime. He was a user not a dealer.Save the cells for the dealers and never let them out. So many lives are ruined. Please pass this bill... 45283@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:53:09 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_261.html#45227 we strongly believe this bill should be passed. We have a dear friend who is in Sandstone serving a 5 year sentence. He is a victim of the internet. He is not a criminal. He is a celebrated teacher and coach who was a "pillar" of his community. He doesn't belong in prison at all, but certainly not for 5 years. Please cease wasting the government's money and release this productive member back into society and others like him who should not be incarcerated. Thank you.... 45227@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:04:37 EDT