http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#152473 Please folks, be sure that you understand this legislation. There are too many comments here to list that make reference to a "second chance." This is NOT the second chance bill. This bill HR1475 restores the Federal "Good Time" allowances which WILL allow earlier release but it is not the second chance bill. I am an absolute supporter of this bill but please don't be confused. The second chance act of 2007 was signed into law by Bush and is in effect now. The "other" second chance bill that many are fighting for is H.R.1529 the Second Chance For Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 which will allow Federal first time non violent offenders to make application for expunction of their record. Important, ONLY federal offenses are covered. For more information on H.R. 1529 check elsewhere on this site and join this group on Yahoo to get in the fight. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/support_of_hr1529/ If you are waiting for "THEM" to do something then nothing will be done. You must take action... 152473@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:59:11 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#151659 THIS BILL NEEDS TO PASS. WE ARE WASTING TAXPAYER MONEY ON NON VIOLENT CRIMES. MANDATORY MINIMUMS ARE WRONG ALSO EACH CRIME SHOULD BE JUDGED ON ITS OWN.... 151659@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:40:25 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#151650 we need for this bill to pass. It would save taxpayers so much money.... 151650@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:28:15 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#151177 I WOULDLIKE TO SEE A COMPLETE REFORM OF OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM, BUT LET US BEGIN WITH THIS BILL.... 151177@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:46:48 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#151176 I am all for passing this bill. Federal justice system is anything but just. The judges have too much power and the sentences uneven. Like everything else money is no object when it comes to federal spending. While the whole system needs an overhaul, let us begin by passing this bill. It is a shameful fact that our country has the most number of prisoners per capita than any country in the world. We prayed and hoped that Mr. Obama would really bring about change in our country. If Pres. Obama really wants to implement change,let hime take this bill seriously..... 151176@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:45:30 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#149724 i would like two see all of us call danny davis office the week after thanksgiven an ask that this bill be bought back up for an up or down vote 2010 comming soon it will not get done then... 149724@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:44:06 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#148590 I know there are many issues happening in America right now, but I am for the 1475 bill. I would like to see some of these people have another chance. 20 and 30 years is a life time! Pass the HR 1475!... 148590@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:22:03 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#141588 for the last two months,I ve been checkin everyday on the internet for the HR 1475,does anyone have any news about it? everybody deserves a second chance,please pass the bill!... 141588@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:32 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#141129 PLEASE SUPPORT THIS BILL!!!!! We have all made mistakes in our lives and we all deserve a second chance. Don't lock up our loved ones so history can repeat itself. Bring them home to their families so they can make a difference in their childrens lives and teach them not to make the same mistakes. TO BB: LETS SEE IF YOU HAVE THE SAME ATTITUDE WHEN YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE IS TAKEN AWAY FOR A PETTY CRIME!!!!!!!!... 141129@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:05:19 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#140511 what alot of people don't know is that a FEDERAL judge has to sentence from a "rulebook" while STATE judges can factor in other things like spouse's health etc. So the fact that I'm disabled and so is my 20 year old son, it had no effect on hubby's sentence. So, I fully SUPPORT this bill and HR 61. As for the ones against this bill, try not to judge people UNTIL you have ALL the FACTS!!! Everybodies stories on here are a little different. But they are also the same: INMATES ARE PEOPLE TOO!!!!... 140511@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:46:40 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#135470 This was the cause for the civil war,Not slavery.Each state has the right to have the death penalty or not as well as control sentences and their terms and conditions. I have a child who was a victim of molestation by a repeat offender who received only 1 year. What we need are better judges who do not give harsher punishments to one individual because his crime was against someone of stature, and slap the wrist of a repeat offender because the parents had no money or stature. Change the system so that we can throw worthless judges out and you will solve the problem as far as the majority rules means nothing syndrome that plagues our nation. Think about it, the Constitution gave more rights to states to govern themselves for a reason. If i think Capital punishment is wrong, i can move to a state where it is not legal!Now if we don't want a soft judge or a hard case or one that is prejudicial in his/her motivation, they may be removed from office by a majority vote.... 135470@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:20:59 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#131050 I'm all for this bill because everyone deserves a second chance everyone makes mistakes everyone should be able to have the chance to learn from them,but without given the chance how do you know.We are all human that doesn't mean that we shouldn't be given the chance to show that we can make a difference.My ex-husband is doing time right now,but I know that he's learnt from the consequences that he has been given,I know that there are others just like him that if just given the chance then they would succeed so please consider this bill not just for us,but for other families also thank you.Together we all can make a differnce!!!!!... 131050@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:45:13 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#130691 I can't speak for the violent or the nonviolent or the type crime. In the States, there are many types of crimes but The State times is less than federal time. Please support the bill for H.R. 1474and H.R.61. Lets be fair... 130691@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:10:08 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#130687 I vote for the bill to be passed..i think everyone should vote for this bill...... 130687@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:51:46 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#127366 BB I dont know who you are but need to be knocked off the horse you are riding on.... 127366@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:13:23 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#127070 please pass HR 1475. So many people are being held for unfair long timmes, most people do not know the differance between state and federal. LETS TRY TO CLOSE THIS UNFAIR PRACTICE... 127070@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:10:17 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#126844 To BB -- You see alot of our loved ones have already paid for the crime that was committed. These judges go above and beyond their limits when handing out sentences. No one really understands this until you are in put in a position where you loose your loved to the Federal System.... 126844@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:39:31 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#124661 THIS BILL NEED TO PASSED.... NON VIOLENT OFFENDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO BE BACK WITH THEIR FAMILIES...... 124661@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:05:30 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#123047 WE NEED THIS BILL, WE HAVE MORE PRISONNERS IN THIS COUNTRY MORE THAN ANY OTHER COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!!!!!! WE SHOULD CONCENTRATE MORE ON ECONOMY NOT WASTE MONEY ON PRISONS... 123047@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:11:43 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#123043 To BB if you have a loved one incarcerated for over 20yrs for stuped shuvelling papers what would you do then? would have a comment like this!!!!!!!!... 123043@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:07:35 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#122971 You do the crime. You do the time! No parole.... 122971@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:22:47 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#110167 Our Federal Government works for no one but themselves!!!! We who have loved ones in Federal prison know how our government works and it's corrupt!! I've been involved and looking for some glimer of hope the last 5 years and nothing has changed another 11 to go. Ok Obama where is the Change We Can Belive In. I voted hoping that he could bring change and still waiting.... 110167@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:52:35 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#110046 i really need this bill to past i need my love ones to come soon... 110046@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:53:03 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#109031 I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE WITH THIS BILL. THEREAR TOO MANY PEOPLE IN PRISON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME WHEN THEY COULD BE BACK OUT IN SOCIETY CARING FOR THEIR FAMILIES. SOME PEOPLE DO DESERVE ANOTHER CHANCE TO SHOW THEY HAVE CHANGED FOR THE BETTER. THANK YOU.... 109031@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:29:37 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1475.html#91479 Roxana you are right. This bill will help folks get an early release and I strongly support it. However if you also feel strongly about giving the same folks a real second chance, I invite you to go back to the list of bills, find H.R.1529, read through the post where among other things, you will find information about joining a support HR1529 group on Yahoo. we would welcome your support and input... 91479@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:11:32 EDT