I am glad that my reply has brought some comfort to you in this hard time in your life. I agree that it is really hard to love in this time of constant hate but I am glad you are keeping your spirits up.
I will pray for you, Dennis, Aunt Mimi and her Drs. Also, if ever you feel it too hard to love, remember what Mother Teresa said: "Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love."
Well Daniel, I have you know that I did send you a very long letter with lots of pictures for you,, Just to have them returned, so I waited a few days and sent them back, again to be returned.. then I found a birthday card for you , wrote a letter and put inside of it, pretty red envelope I might add, and still no response, and on top of all that you haven't tried to call not once since the last time we talked on the phone. I figured you were mad at me for some reason and waited a few weeks and mailed everything again, and again it was returned, then Saturday Thomi called me and said "hey sister I've got brothers new address for you!!! I was like What?? and oh but yes you have a new address.. there is now a 30 in your address line .. who a thunk it ..so now im digging all the photos up once again , and im writing you a new letter because theres so much ive had to tell you .. so know im in the midist of writing again. so don't think for one second I forgot your birthday because I didn't .. I sent you a card and everystuff.. but yet you claim you didn't get it .. and yes to answer your questions.. yes I Love You.. I still have doubts about you loving me .. but I honestly Love YOU
Hello Gregory Barnes Watson, Thank you so much for sharing this! Upon finishing your post, I was left with a few questions. How did you come to learn about this proposal? I currently intern at a prison, and I have found the phone situation interesting to say the least. It is basic economics that when one company has control like in this situation, that company can exploit the consumers and charge what they will. The fact that these phone companies take advantage of people who are not as easily able to represent themselves is slightly sickening to me. I feel unsettled when I hear the men talk about their families having to put more money on the phones. Having to ask family for money is never an easy task, let alone when you are also incarcerated. As far as recidivism is concerned, I could not agree more. Having positive social influences can have the greatest impact on offenders. It is truly troublesome that there are intense restrictions and costs to this outlet. Positive conversation with people on the outside is something that prison workers and society as a whole should encourage not discourage if we would like to see crime rates go down. I had another question. Are you able to sign the petition? Do people take this seriously? Are you able to protest at all with other offenders? I can imagine that there are many restrictions and boundaries to that as well. Also is this only in California? I feel like I see similar problems in other states as well.
Lori Hockett has used campaign money to buy alcohol from Centennial Liquor and a $2000+ chair from the back store. She regularly participates in pay to play politics where she accepts campaign contributions from lawyers, law firms, and expert witness that have cases in her court.
She regards anyone who is not white and rich as inferior. And yes, she is a well known racist and hates homosexuals. She is generally regarding by her peers as not that bright, lazy, and only in office due to her father who was a judge. The only way to stop her is to report her and vote Lori Hockett out of office due to racism, public corruption, and unethical behavior in the next election. You may file a grievance against her at the State Commission on Judicial Conduct in Texas. http://www.scjc.state.tx.us/pdf/ComplaintForm-English-071309.pdf
I know for a fact Hockett has had complaints filed against her attorney's license and her as a judge. Her father was a judge and has protected her, but the politics of Dallas are changing and she is being exposed for what she is. And she calls herself a Democrat to get votes, but she is really a closet Tea Party person. File the grievance. It might not result in her removal, but it establishes a pattern of behavior.
thank-you so much for posting i really appreciated reading about your thoughts and feelings, I don't think there is a better way to try to understand someone than listening carefully, and first hand accounts are essential of-course. Whatever you are suffering right now,I cannot even begin to imagine. I believe that any human being is capable of terrible mistakes and I don't think it does any good to keep reliving situations and decisions that are irreversible, i understand that this is what you have to do everyday and it saddens me. I hope that you can try to forgive yourself for the decisions that have already been made and look towards the future with the most positivity you can find within yourself. I really do not know what to say. You are just a stranger to me but I truly hope there is still a gimps of hope. I would be very pleased to hear a response.
Very interesting, I agree that a prison system shouldn't be based on peoples hostile emotions, revenge is never the solution. The solution cannot be the same as the problem. You have a great way with words.
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I am glad that my reply has brought some comfort to you in this hard time in your life. I agree that it is really hard to love in this time of constant hate but I am glad you are keeping your spirits up.
I will pray for you, Dennis, Aunt Mimi and her Drs. Also, if ever you feel it too hard to love, remember what Mother Teresa said: "Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love."
Keep smiling and God Bless
Maita
Thank you so much for sharing this! Upon finishing your post, I was left with a few questions. How did you come to learn about this proposal? I currently intern at a prison, and I have found the phone situation interesting to say the least. It is basic economics that when one company has control like in this situation, that company can exploit the consumers and charge what they will. The fact that these phone companies take advantage of people who are not as easily able to represent themselves is slightly sickening to me. I feel unsettled when I hear the men talk about their families having to put more money on the phones. Having to ask family for money is never an easy task, let alone when you are also incarcerated.
As far as recidivism is concerned, I could not agree more. Having positive social influences can have the greatest impact on offenders. It is truly troublesome that there are intense restrictions and costs to this outlet. Positive conversation with people on the outside is something that prison workers and society as a whole should encourage not discourage if we would like to see crime rates go down.
I had another question. Are you able to sign the petition? Do people take this seriously? Are you able to protest at all with other offenders? I can imagine that there are many restrictions and boundaries to that as well. Also is this only in California? I feel like I see similar problems in other states as well.
She regards anyone who is not white and rich as inferior. And yes, she is a well known racist and hates homosexuals. She is generally regarding by her peers as not that bright, lazy, and only in office due to her father who was a judge. The only way to stop her is to report her and vote Lori Hockett out of office due to racism, public corruption, and unethical behavior in the next election. You may file a grievance against her at the State Commission on Judicial Conduct in Texas. http://www.scjc.state.tx.us/pdf/ComplaintForm-English-071309.pdf
I know for a fact Hockett has had complaints filed against her attorney's license and her as a judge. Her father was a judge and has protected her, but the politics of Dallas are changing and she is being exposed for what she is. And she calls herself a Democrat to get votes, but she is really a closet Tea Party person. File the grievance. It might not result in her removal, but it establishes a pattern of behavior.
Good luck with your court case.
Thanks for sharing another insightful and inspiring post.
Rona
i really appreciated reading about your thoughts and feelings, I don't think there is a better way to try to understand someone than listening carefully, and first hand accounts are essential of-course. Whatever you are suffering right now,I cannot even begin to imagine. I believe that any human being is capable of terrible mistakes and I don't think it does any good to keep reliving situations and decisions that are irreversible, i understand that this is what you have to do everyday and it saddens me. I hope that you can try to forgive yourself for the decisions that have already been made and look towards the future with the most positivity you can find within yourself. I really do not know what to say. You are just a stranger to me but I truly hope there is still a gimps of hope. I would be very pleased to hear a response.
You have a great way with words.