Prisoner release is good step, say Washington Libertarians

SyracuseDemocrat

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Prisoner release is good step, say Washington Libertarians

Edited on Mon Aug-04-03 10:21 AM by Skinner

http://www.lp.org/lpnews/0309/wa_prisoners.html

Libertarians have commended the state government for releasing 180 non-violent drug offenders from prison as a cost-saving move.

"We consider this a reasonable step to take," said Washington state LP Executive Director Brien Bartels. "We welcome these former inmates back to civilization and wish them luck in rebuilding their lives."

Starting on July 1, the state government is letting about 2,500 non-violent offenders get out of prison early by allowing them to shave more "good behavior" time off their sentences.

The move, which was authorized by Senate Bill 5990 and signed into law by Governor Gary Locke, will save the state about $40 million over two years.

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SyracuseDemocrat

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Sun Aug-03-03 02:34 PM
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1. kick

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Sophree

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Sun Aug-03-03 02:38 PM
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2. Quite a few states are doing this

Because of budget limitations, one of the very few positive things to come out of the tax cut for the rich.

BUT, it is the B*sh admin's goal to INCREASE the amount of federal prisoners, especially with drug offenders.

Keep vigilant!

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SyracuseDemocrat

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Sun Aug-03-03 02:43 PM
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3. Need I remind you,

that all of the 9 democratic candidates in the race support the current Drug war. Don't turn this LIBERTARIAN article into a campaign ploy, thanks.

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Sophree

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Sun Aug-03-03 03:54 PM
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4. Umm

I wasn't?.?.

Maybe you're being overly sensitive because of all the candidate-bashing threads, which I steer clear from, by the way.

I am a drug policy activist and was just reminding people to stay on top of the federal policies, even though this is very good news about the states.

:wtf:

And I could be wrong, but I believe that Kucinich is against the Drug War and FOR Medical Marijuana and decriminalization.

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Aaron

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Sun Aug-03-03 04:10 PM
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5. Got links? (n/t)

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Sun Aug-03-03 06:34 PM
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6. SyracuseDemocrat

Per DU copyright rules
please post only 4
paragraphs from the
news source.

Thank you.

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