vision2020@moscow.com: Re: Prison Alternatives

Re: Prison Alternatives

Lori Sodorff (sodo8711@uidaho.edu)
Wed, 18 Mar 1998 09:16:45 -0800 (PST)

Unfortuantely there are laws on the books that have nothing to do with
harming others. What I cant figure out is why molesters, rapists,
murderers, drung drivers who kill, and other VIOLENT offenders are being
released from prison on early parol or sooner as a result of over crowding
from non-violent offenders, mainly people who enjoy the herb. which was
not made illegal until 1932 when Dupont and the Timber industry got there
dollars and lobbists together to creat the law that made hemp and sativia
illegal. Millions of 'government' dollars where spent on the paraquate
poisoning of canabus.

Legalization of this necessary plant would not only creat an unimaginable
amount of space in the current prisons, but it would also help to comfort
those suffering from dibilitating illnesses and save what is left of our
forests--or we could be quite european and have a very limited wood
source.

Walking agains the light is against the law.
Not using your blinker to turn is against the law.
Swooping across Washington to the far right lane when headed East on 6th
is against the law.
Not removing ice and snow from your sidewalks is against the law.
Not licensing your pet is against the law.
ANY open container in your vehicle is against the law.........

does this mean that those who dare to violate these laws should be
sentenced to a manditory..say 10 years.. in prison??

I think not even though the breaking of several of these laws can be of
danger to someone other than the offender.

????Is it trully possible to be a law abiding citizen?
after all we are but mere mortals.

Peace be with you,
Kay. Across the wall of the world,
A River sings a beautiful song. It says,
Come, rest here by my side.
-- Maya Angelou


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