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H.R. 1475, The Federal Prison Work Incentive Act of 2009 (582 comments ↓ | 4 wiki edits)
H.R. 1475 would amend title 18, United States Code, to restore the former system of good time allowances toward service of Federal prison terms.
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Fodonia
April 12, 2009, 5:49am (report abuse)Everyone should write their representatives in support of this bill. My son was sentenced to 17.5 years for "conspiracy". You might not be aware but "CONSPIRACY" is a charge that you can not bet. It only takes 2 or 3 people saying you did something. No Evidence is needed. He has served only 2 years, but the system that put him there indeed failed him. This was a first time offense that was based on other people's testimony in order to get them off the hook. Where is the justice in that?! I truly believe that drug offenders do need to have a second chance, and if they can't have that, can't we at least give them the opportunity to be reviewed for parole? When the offence is non-violent, why are we giving out sentences that are so extensive? We can't support the prisoners we are housing as it is! PLEASE, PLEASE SUPPORT THIS BILL!
TysonP
(logged in user) April 12, 2009, 6:13am (report abuse)Everyone should write their representatives in support of this bill. My son was sentenced to 17.5 years for "conspiracy". As you might already know that is a crime that can't be defened against. It only takes 3 people to say you did something and you are quilty and a plea must be entered. With the manditory minimum you are in jail for atleast 10 years and mostly like longer. The system that put him there indeed failed him. This was a first time offense that was based on other people's testimony in order to get THEM off the hook and cut there time in jail. Where is the justice in that?! I truly believe that drug offenders do need to have a second chance, and if they can't have that, can't we at least give them the opportunity to be reviewed for parole? When the offence is non-violent, why are we giving out sentences that are so extensive? We can't support the prisoners we are housing as it is! PLEASE, PLEASE SUPPORT THIS BILL!
Denise in Iowa
April 12, 2009, 8:02am (report abuse)Allowing inmates to work toward an earlier release promotes positive and appropriate behavior, and an incentive to work hard.
It would also save the American taxpayer at least $2 BILLION a year!
Teresa
April 12, 2009, 11:07am (report abuse)Why at this time in our country people would be against POSSIBLE parole is beyond me. We are wasting so much money keeping mostly NONVIOLENT offenders behind bars to the tune of $40,000 for a healthy inmate. That doubles as the inmate ages. There are over 200,000 Federal inmates. It is costing us a fortune when they could be out here, supporting their children and families, being watched by parole officers (which by the way Federal officers are not your average State officers) and paying taxes and restitution to those they cheated. If you read the bill instead of just saying no, you would see it is not a given and one write up can cost them the increased good time. It gives incentive to follow the rules and change. Look at the bill. It is earned and even then not guaranteed. Think about it.
Nancy
(logged in user) April 12, 2009, 11:50am (report abuse)I think the economy is in a bad way and we need to make drastic changes and one being to save money by letting the people that are good examples of how to change your life to be out to take care of there children instead of us paying for them to be in prison and paying for there children. It just doesnt make sense. I think each indivial should be looked at before reduction but should be givin a second chance to get it right!!!
Lavelle
April 12, 2009, 3:29pm (report abuse)I think that it is imperative that we citenzen offer a second chance as we our farther in heaven. The prison system is becoming to commercialized by private entities which main focus is profit and not rehabilitation, therfore building more prisons is definitely not the solution. Many young men are subjected to prison for crimes that in other countries would be a slap on the wrist. The US is already the number one country in the world in locking up people. Lets work together to get the good guys sitting in prison for mediocre crimes back home quickly and make room for real criminals such as murderers and rapists.
Tanya Smith
April 12, 2009, 7:05pm (report abuse)I will make this short and sweet. There are almost 300,000 federal inmates. It take $40,000 a year to house each one of them. If you support this bill, the inmates that have done more than half of their time and also deserve the opportunity to pay their own way will be released. At a time such as this when our country has so many financial issues, this would be a good move.
On a more personal level, I know that there are numerous of inmates that have done over half of their time and have so much more time to do. Time resulting from crimes committed as teenagers, and these people have more than rehabilited themselves and outgrown these facilities. I can also relate to the woman about CONSPIRACY, this is what my husband is in for. No physical evidence proving, just testiomony from men who were facing time for crimes they had commited. My husband was given 30 years when he was 19 and he is 36 now. I encourage everyone to support this bill. God Bless.
t. salcido
April 12, 2009, 9:09pm (report abuse)please support H.R. 1475. My husband was only 23 years old when he was sentenced mandatory 10 year based on the federal sentencing guidelines. It was also his first offense. Together we have 3 kids and we him dearly but we still have hope if this bill passes.
Carmelia Stephens
April 12, 2009, 9:22pm (report abuse)please support this bill my grandson is only 22years old And got into the wrong company. First time he's been in any trouble. He has learned his lesson and paying the price.Asking for your support.
Mandy A.
April 12, 2009, 9:34pm (report abuse)Please support this bill. Help unit families and give then all a second chance!!!
Iesha Fisher
April 12, 2009, 9:58pm (report abuse)Please support this bill. Havent seen my daddy in 17 years i been bored in going on 18 of april. It would me so much to me if i could see him. all i been able to do is look at a photo of him. i want to able to hug my daddy and tell him how much i love him. i know im not the only one out here in this world with out a daddy. its so many othere people in this world that want to see there father or mother. and if this bill get approve it will be the most exiceted happyest day of my life. i cant wait to see my daddy face if this bill gets approve.
Sara
April 12, 2009, 10:05pm (report abuse)Please support this bill!! A crime is a crime but there are many immates considered nonviolents that already paid for their mistakes. By finally approving this bill we are giving this population a chance to make a difference in their live and this country. We need a better economy and more taxpayers - this bill will help our economy by reducing the prisons expenses and the overcapacity that the BOP is facing at this point. Please support this bill - we are human beings and if God forgave our sins why this nation can't?
Carlys
April 12, 2009, 10:26pm (report abuse)Please support this bill and give the opportunity to many families to get back together.
D Baugher
April 13, 2009, 2:48am (report abuse)Lock all of them up and throw away the key. Keep the riff-raff off the streets and in jail where they belong.
Mrs Grose
April 13, 2009, 10:48am (report abuse)Please pass this bill! There are so many good people in the Fed Prison System that recieved HARSH manditory sentences! Please let them come home~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Barbie V.
April 13, 2009, 1:31pm (report abuse)please support this bill (HR1475). The federal prison system is obviously ineffective. Please help to save money and bring families together. We all make mistakes. We are not perfect.Please give them a chance to redeem themselves. The murderers and child molesters are getting out on parole to strike again, while the non violent ones are sitting in federal prison not getting any kind of incentives for good conduct.They need hope. Please support this bill. God bless you all. thank you!
Barbara Vita
Irishgrl
April 13, 2009, 2:10pm (report abuse)Many non supporters of this bill really don't understand it .This bill is not going to free violent criminals into society. It simply allows the BOP to grant parole to the federal inmates at THEIR discretion. Non violent federal inmates should have a chance at parole just as our state inmates have. Its mind truly mind boggeling that a violent state inmate can be eligible for parole but a federal first time non violent offender can't. Stop wasting our money and reinstate federal parole Its a political sham. Lets wake up AMERICA! And no I don not have a sob story of a loved one in prison Thank God.
essie
April 13, 2009, 2:36pm (report abuse)there are way too many federal inmates that have unfairly been sentence. many people, families and children suffering and they have their hands tide. I believe that given such long sentences to a non-violent offender it doesn't rehabilitate them it just destroys many people's families and it is a unnecessary expense for the government as well.
Mrs. Jones of MD
April 13, 2009, 4:33pm (report abuse)They are locked up and the key have been thrown.(directed to D Baugher) thats why we need change. Again to all the naysayers..I hope this bill past so all the supporters can laugh in your faces...Go get the true meaning of the bill. It's killing me when I continue to read the comments about "not giving people a second chance", if they prove themselves to be deservant of it then why not. They already have good time it just needs to be increased. I think we have a chance.
Arlene Artuso
April 13, 2009, 5:25pm (report abuse)Please support this bill so that our family can start to heal. These inmates are not violent & have not committed a violent crime. God bless you.
Abena
April 13, 2009, 5:26pm (report abuse)It's time that we stand up as citizens demand that all of the policies that create disparity are ended. It's tough when a non violent offense garners more time than murder or rape.
Gloria Hedman
April 13, 2009, 6:26pm (report abuse)This bill gives incentive for good behavior which shows that although our legal system is not truly a reformative system, you can obtain a positive from a negative...
Toby
April 13, 2009, 7:02pm (report abuse)I recommend that the Federal prosecutor, Judge, and probation office restructure the current methodology in which sentencing is applied via discretionary sentencing guidelines.
Furthermore, specific elements like relevant conduct (judge, probation officer) are valid, but lack any proof of reliability.
The lack of reliablity is what many people are trying to address that sometimes gets lost in their efforts to communicate with our government. Mostly all of the time a perspective is based on character only, ironically character is not relevant with this issue. THE ISSUE IS PLAIN AND SIMPLE AN ADMINISTRATIVE METHOD THAT IS VERY INNACURATE. In turn not only does it cost in financial terms, but also in terms of family structure. Outragous sentencing an affect of the snowball population accredited to our sentencing method in our federal court system. Time for a common sense ajustment.
Anthony
April 13, 2009, 7:06pm (report abuse)I wonder, have crimes that fall under this heading actually decreased since the enactment of this legislation? If not, then it is not a true deterrent to these types of crimes, and alternative methods such as early prevention, job training, etc.. should be considered. These alternatives have got to cost less than the astronomical amount of money that is spent on housing prisoners. Given the economic state of the country this legislation make fiscal sense. Even if one doesn't care the people that this legislation impacts, it's hard to argue with the fact that this is wasteful spending and needs to end.
Toby
April 13, 2009, 7:16pm (report abuse)Criminal defense attorney representation ethics???????
Is it just me or is it not obvious that most criminal defense attorneys were at one time PROSECUTORS, DISTRICT ATTORNEY ETC.? or some how related to a judge in their district, etc...
Should their be a higher standard for criminal defense attorney qualifications? How many go to trial? Why do they insist on a payment in full before rendering services and then days later recommend a plea? HMMMM, sounds like a good team mate for prosecutor....
Then there is confidentiality. a whole new topic, but closely related!!
HB 1475 can be a quick remedy to counter balance the extreme sentencing in the short term. On the other hand, the root is a basic method in the federal system that produces the same results. That is where adjustments are needed and allocation of capital expeditures should be funnled into programs that can provide each individual innmate his/her own methodology that contributes to society!!
Toby
April 13, 2009, 7:21pm (report abuse)Accountability for negative behavior and positive behavior. Simply if you do bad, punishment follows. If you do good, reward follows. This could actually motivate someone!!!!
Not label and individual for eternity and punish regardless of good or bad behavior. Remember we are just human, how many AMERICANS would go to work if they never got payed? Reward positive action! another common sense change.
Tim
April 13, 2009, 8:00pm (report abuse)I think this bill could be a motivation for federal inmates to become productive citizens as they will be rewarded for good behavior. Not to mention that we have murderers in the state system who only do 7 years or so and you have federal inmates doing twelve to fifteen years for drug charges. seems a little backwards to me. My father was convicted in federal court for a methamphetamine charge and sentenced to twelve years. This was his first offense ever. I hope people will vote for this bill and get it passed to benefit people like my father.
Loretta Scott
April 13, 2009, 9:06pm (report abuse)I have a friend in Fed. prison and his sentence is more than a child molester, drug crime or armed robbery. He is a Christian and teaches bible lessons to fellow prisoners. He has never been in trouble while there and already spent 11 years in prison and has 9 more to go. The prisoners should be rewarded if they cause no trouble after that many years in there and are in low level sucurity. Please pass HR 1475 and reward the ones that behave. Thank you and God bless.
Adrian Fernandez
April 13, 2009, 9:09pm (report abuse)I want to support this Bill HR1475 were is it that I'm supposed to go to support this? I was born on 1986 my father was sentenced 33 yrs with no parole in 1991 for a non-violent crime and i don't think it is right killers and rappist serve less time than non violent crimes. My father is an awesome man with a great heart he is not a man who diserves to watch his family grow up without him! so please were do i go to support this and hopefully people get the message!!
concerned citizen
April 13, 2009, 9:32pm (report abuse)please vote on yes on this bill..i know that some people make bad choices and have to pay for them but they also need to be forgiven and given a seconed chance to prove that they have change.
dolphin 1
April 13, 2009, 10:08pm (report abuse)please support this bill;the federal prisons are crowed, and they are running out of money,the non-violent prisoners, should be home with their families,we all make mistakes,if they sever 85% of their time give them a chance to be there for there kids aleast.send them home ,PLEASE,PLEASE and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Gwen
April 13, 2009, 10:50pm (report abuse)You would be mistaken if you believe long prison sentences do not hurt you. Each prisoner costs approximately $40,000 per year of taxpayer funds. Do the math.... 200,000 prisoners out of your pocket. More money than spent on education. Prison does not rehabilitate.... some make money from the system, just like the failing banks etc. think about it.
Krystal Gilliam
April 13, 2009, 11:09pm (report abuse)Please support this bill. I am one who has a spouse that is currently serving an 18 year sentence due to poor legal defense. We have tried each and everything under the sun to reduce his sentence. He should not have received this much time on the charges he was given. Nevertheless, I am in full support of this bill and all non-violent offenders being given a chance to redeem themselves. Thank you all and God bless!!!
Gonzo's Girl
April 13, 2009, 11:18pm (report abuse)People make mistakes. Everyone should be afforded a second chance if they show that they deserve one. H.R. 1475 isn't just going to let criminals out onto the streets. It is an opportunity for those people who have made mistakes, realized they have made a mistake, and are willing to change their ways to earn the Good Time. The time off has to be earned by the inmates. It is not a freebie. The inmates have to have excellent conduct, take classes, and work while incarcerated to be eligible for the good time. If a person is willing and able to meet all the requirements, they deserve a second chance. These men and women who are locked up are fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, husbands, and wives. Please support this bill and help restore families.
l sullins
April 13, 2009, 11:53pm (report abuse)i am in favor of this bill so much it really needs to be put in place as soon as possible
lynette
April 14, 2009, 4:33am (report abuse)as a mother is upsets me to see sex offenders get out early to make room for someone else. It also bothers me that most of these men are there based on heresay and not legitimate evidence. It is sad that those who we are suppose to protect, are becoming victims because of our negligence as a rational people. Those who have killed for dope money should be punished but even they deserve a fair trial. This includes witnesses and evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. How safe is our country if someone can just call a name and a persons life be turned upside down so they can try to get home?
LYNETTE
April 14, 2009, 4:35am (report abuse)PLEASE SUPPORT THIS BILL SO OUR MEN AND WOMEN CAN COME HOME.
V Miami
April 14, 2009, 9:14am (report abuse)My Father has missed so much of our lives, we are 3 girls and one beautiful grandaughter, a sick mother and his only sister wait for him to get back. We are saddend to see that violent crimes and rapist get out before our father will. Please pass this bill we love our father he is getting older and we want some part of our lives with him. I know he will never make another mistake ever in his life. Please pass this bill. please.
Darlene
April 14, 2009, 9:29am (report abuse)Please support this bill. My cildren's father was sentenced to 30 Yrs for a conspiracy, there was no evidence against him and the prosecutor thought that he was getting out on Sentencing day, but when the verdict came back, it was guilty for everyone. I dont believe that the people that are assigned to a jury know how harsh the sentence may be for someone who is sentenced for a conspiracy. There was an informant and even the informant had nothing to say about my kids' father, but because he was tried in a group, somehow the Jury believed that he had something to do with it. 30 yrs is a life time and for something that you have no say in, is an even longer time. My children have grown without their father for 10 yrs (14yrs and 16yrs). Please help pass this bill so that people in our situation may have hope of seeing their loved ones from somewhere else that is not behind bars.
Ney
April 14, 2009, 9:30am (report abuse)As a mother of a fed immate I can tell you how does it feel to see how many murderers and other violent offenders hits back the street, and how my son that has been behind bars for 8 years already for drug abuse have to stay there. The prison have changed him a lot and he is ready to show society that he could be a productive citizen, good son and father. I suppor this bill a 500% - let's give a chance to all non-violent offenders and also their families to be happy. One thing that we cannot forget is that if God forgive us why we cannot do it and give others a chance to change!!!! GO HR 1475
Blessed
April 14, 2009, 10:39am (report abuse)I hope and pray this bill is passed. For economic reasons as well as family oriented reasons. We need our loved ones home. God can forgive, so I can too. Anyone who has had a negative comment towards this bill and people that has sincerely changed that is currently incarcerated can not judge anyone else. That is not your job to do. That is left up to the MAN above. And you WILL have to answer to HIM one day as well as I. Account for your own actions.
Thank you...be blessed!
D Baugher
April 14, 2009, 10:41am (report abuse)Oh get a life. They got caught and now they have to pay up. Tough! If they don't like it I guess they should have thought about that before they did the deed.
JR
(logged in user) April 14, 2009, 10:49am (report abuse)As far as I am concerned we need more judges like Judge Issac Parker. Then we wouldn't have to worry about parole.
L L Rucker
April 14, 2009, 11:33am (report abuse)I fully support this bill. I happen to know someone in Federal custody. He's a decent man who made a huge and stupid mistake. Child porn was sent to him via email, unsolicited, but he opened it, he even trashed it, but he also made the mistake of "distributing" it when he emailed all of his files from his old PC to his new one. The state of Florida decided to arrest him, however since the pix were more than five years old and there was no proof of intent to distribute,they had no case and they knew it. So,they turned the case over to the Feds based on the 'distribution' charge.
This man has no priors, he just made a stupid mistake, but he was sentenced under federal guidelines to eleven years in the Federal Penitentiary.
Other like cases in Florida have received less than two years for this crime.
This man's only real crime is stupidity, NOT an arrestable offense. If it was, Congress and the Senate would have a lot of empty seats!
g-lolo
April 14, 2009, 11:37am (report abuse)you have people drinking and driving everyday killing people they not trying to give them life.
This is needed
April 14, 2009, 2:49pm (report abuse)Everyone deseves a second chance.
Reunite these families!
dmclyn
(logged in user) April 14, 2009, 2:50pm (report abuse)Please support this bill! There are many immates considered nonviolent that have already paid for their mistakes. This bill will help our economy by reducing the prisons expenses and the overcapacity that the BOP is facing at this point. They all need second chances. Passing this bill and getting help for love ones is something I think we all can move towards to make life better for them outside of the system.
Do it for the families!
April 14, 2009, 2:52pm (report abuse)First offenders that have shown good conduct and rehabilitation should be rewarded with a second chance.
This is good!
April 14, 2009, 2:56pm (report abuse)Non-violent offenders that demonstrate good behavior and rehabilitation should be given an opportunity for early release. Please pass this bill!
YAlexis
April 14, 2009, 5:33pm (report abuse)I vote yes!!!! for this bill to pass I feel that these non-violent offenders need to come home to there famlies..the punishment and sentences are to long and harsh. This is bringing to many broken families, stiff punishment should be geared towards rapist, murders, and child molesters..I vote yes for this bill to pass 100%
Dianne VI
April 14, 2009, 10:14pm (report abuse)All crime deserves punishment, and we live in a mordern age and should try to help people to change an should put things in palce to make it happen. People make wrong choices but need forgiveness and a way and opportunity to make that change vote H.R 1475 for that chance
kennidi lewis
April 14, 2009, 10:19pm (report abuse)my father is in prison he has thought about his life and changed and you pepole do not under stand that prisoners do dat want this time know that we have an afercan american presedent blacks shound be crowned.we are already winning so why try to stpo us know.this comment better count and make the green vote go up right know.
CC Ryder
April 14, 2009, 10:25pm (report abuse)And there speaks the next drug lord. Just think, in a few years you can let him out early too.
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April 14, 2009, 10:41pm (report abuse)Hey there Kunta Kinte,
Is you is or is you ain't? I know, you ain't jack.
Kind of obvious . . .
April 14, 2009, 11:04pm (report abuse). . . that the "kennidi lewis" post was put there by a racist trying to invite other racist posts. And it's worked. Can we have some more savvy and tact than that, please? I think so.
Tina BuschNema
April 15, 2009, 12:03am (report abuse)I support this bill. It is the ethically correct thing to do.
Jennie
April 15, 2009, 4:00am (report abuse)I am asking you to please cosponsor the H.R.1475 ~ Federal Prison Work Incentive Act of 2009 which would amend title 18, United States Code, to restore the former system of good time allowances toward service of Federal prison terms, and for other purposes.
The current prison system is obviously ineffective. It is also a burden to taxpayers who are footing the bill for more prisons. The "cuff em and stuff em" attitude is not working.
Increased good time will save the US taxpayers a minimum of $2 billion per year by allowing prisonsers to earn an earlier release date.
Manuel F. Rios
April 15, 2009, 8:24am (report abuse)My brother is a first time offender.I belive that every person that is a first time offender(non)violent crime diserve a second chance.I know my brother has learn his lesson;because he lost his wife&kids;so i belive he'll do very well back in sociaty.
mrsk
(logged in user) April 15, 2009, 9:24am (report abuse)This bill is not about parole and all about going back to the old system of good time. That being said, this bill needs serious support and needs to pass. The people that this would affect are NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS. Before all of you holier-than-thou types get your knickers in a twist, there but for the grace of God go you. The people affected by the actions of our loved ones want and need them back badly. We would all give any appendage you ask to have them home and would undoubtedly do EVERYTHING in our power to NEVER be here again. Most of these folks never got their day in court. They got brow beat into accepting pleas by the FEDS. We're talking $40,000/year to house a non-violent offender. It doesn't sound like that much until you multiply it by 200,000+ prisoners. This bill needs to pass and soon.
WB
April 15, 2009, 12:46pm (report abuse)I support this bill and I agree that if you commit the crime you should serve time, however, serving longer sentences then murders and rapist is ridiculous. It is true that someone can commit perjury to reduce their time leading to the conviction of another-I know, I witnessed it, and I know for a fact he is not guilty of it. By the way everything that we own and have we earned by working (not welfare or drug dealing as someone stated earlier). Be careful about what you say as you may one day be in the same situation-bet you will want it passed then.
Irisheyes
(logged in user) April 15, 2009, 1:28pm (report abuse)I support this bill. Non violent federal inmates need a chance to work towards parole. This bill is not going to release violent people into society! Worry about your violent state inmate that gets released into your city put your energy towards that NOT going against this bill. This bill makes sense in every way. I would think it would appeal to both sides. The BOP has full discretion to whom will receive good time first time nonviolent federal inmates have been rotting away in prison for decades,not paying taxes ,not contributing to society. Lets give the deserving ones a chance at parole.Its the right thing to do.
mollie
April 15, 2009, 3:40pm (report abuse)I am strongly in favor of this bill. I know people that are doing time (a 30 year sentence) for something that did not relate to them. But as someone said earlier there are those who are committing perjury and those are the ones that are getting the light sentences or no time at all.
Alice
April 15, 2009, 3:56pm (report abuse)My husband is in for 120 months. He was one of the first men to be charged with "sex offender" status although he never met anyone, but only "talked" on the computer to a "minor" who turned out to be a detective. No criminal record, married with a job & home. When will they look each case over and take appropriate measures? Take into consideration the man's life before you take him away from his family.
Tommysgirl
April 15, 2009, 4:52pm (report abuse)I'm aware there is not much sympathy for prisoners but with Federal Guidelines and mandatory minimums that implement lengthy sentences with no possibility of parole it has overcrowded our prisons and affects many families and children that it’s not effective.
The system is broken and out of money where food is limited to a tablespoon of meat per person, cartons of meat are marked not for human consumption, limited if any programs, not enough jobs, visitors are treated with no respect and travel many miles to see their loved ones and offer family support.
They warehouse people and then expect them to make a life for them selves or the family after spending 10+ years with controlled movement.
There is a real need for change in the Federal system. We need alternatives for drug addicts which is 65% of the prison system if not more. They need positive influencing people to make change most people want a good life I don’t think they prefer a life of crime and drugs. Support Please!
Jeanniec1
April 15, 2009, 6:34pm (report abuse)Please support this bill. Someone has to do something to make a positive change for the federal justice system. Mandatory minimum sentences are unjust.
MR. CLASYC
April 15, 2009, 8:48pm (report abuse)YO, THIS SOME REAL SH*T...I GOTTA BROTHA IN PRISON THAT HAS DID 12 YRZ IN GOOD BEHAVIOR. THIS' WHAT COULD BRING HIM HOME FASTER THAN 2023, YA DIG?! I'M ALL IN, WHAT ELSE I NEED 2 DO 2 GET IT ON WITH THIS BILL.
Kind of obvious . . .
April 15, 2009, 9:17pm (report abuse). . . that this is another post from a person trying to elicit racist comments. Yo yo yo! Sheeeeeeit! Come on. Let's stick to grown-up comments instead of this kind of thing, hm?
You could at least drop some old school hip-hop science! - but you don't know what that is, do you . . .
chandre1
April 16, 2009, 10:05am (report abuse)Please pass bill, everyone deserves a second chance. Individuals that have murder charges has received a lesser sentence that individual with conspiracy charges.
MrsLamb
April 16, 2009, 10:09am (report abuse)Please alert anyone/everyone about this bill...it needs your support. This bill is about offering justice to all who are serving time in federal corrections. A bill like this is important to families as well as inmates. My fiance is serving 8years for a non-criminal offense, he has been respectful and compliant and deserves a chance to come home sooner, for all who dont see, this is not a "free pass" this is an opportunity to prove that people change and learn from mistakes...most murders get the opportunity after doing about 50% of their time, and we're only asking for 65%!
judith wagner
April 16, 2009, 10:12am (report abuse)Given the over-crowding and understaffing of our prisons, I am very much in favor of this Bill. I beg that you give it favorable consideration.
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