2006-12-07 15:55:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your federal tax dollars are NOT paying for that. State sales tax for state inmates, maybe, but not federal.
And if you want to stop supporting millions of first-time offenders doing 20 years for one joint, stop listening to the politicians who promise you they'll "get tough on crime" if you elect them. The politician wants the office so he can pocket or waste more of your money. You listened to him, you elected him, now you pay for all those "great ideas" he promised.
No one wants the Charles Mansons running around, but there are a lot of little guys caught up in mandatory minimums. You're also supporting a lot of elderly prisoners with medical problems that cost you four times as much as a regular inmate, because they can't get paroled.
My husband has been in federal prison for 26 years. Since the parole board refuses to release him, the tax payers have indeed supported his basic needs. Years ago, they also paid for knee and shoulder surgery at a medical facility. But getting a tat removed? Forget it.
Like at most FCCs, they have one doctor for 2000 inmates at his facility, and getting meds or basic treatment just doesn't happen.
As I've harped repeatedly in these legal forums, I know of a young first time offender, trying to be cool around his friends, who got a 3-year drug charge. First week inside, he was gang-raped, and died from his injuries due to lack of medical care. He got a 3-year sentence, not a death sentence with his rectum ripped open. I know of an elderly diabetic that died in his wheelchair outside the med unit, despite other inmates frantically trying to get attention for him.
So whoever these wannabee-ganster street trash bitches are getting the medical attention, it isn't in federal. The ones I know in state can't even get a tampon without filling out a form---who do you know getting them removed???????
2006-12-07 16:23:01 · answer #1 · answered by His Old Lady 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well "ex dirty stripper" tax payers like myself but if it helps them find a job when they get out then maybe its worth it.
2006-12-08 02:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by 76tb97t6ht 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The public somewhere is paying for it through their taxes.
2006-12-08 00:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your tax dollars at work. I think they should be required to repay that dept, or make there pimps pay.
2006-12-08 00:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by Les Gramps 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Taxpayers. Oh yay.
2006-12-07 23:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by profile image 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we are everyone who works and pays taxes
2006-12-07 23:57:29 · answer #6 · answered by debbie k 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what is this all about?? why haven't i heard about this?? but I'm guessing tax dollars...if you read this comment can you please post additional information explaining what your talking about?
~God Bless~
2006-12-08 00:30:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesnt that freakin suck!!!!
2006-12-08 00:02:40 · answer #8 · answered by Broken ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋