I have nothing but respect for you. You could have lied about the stabbing of the guards and the killing of that man, but you didn't. You put it out there and you were honest. You don't blame others for your situation; you don't want pity from others. Most would not be able to handle all of this in the way that you have. This is why I am proud to call you my brother. I love you!
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post.
Congratulations on completing what must have been a very difficult challenge. Your writing is inspiring and I think you are incredibly brave to be doing what you are. I wish you the very best of luck with step 5 and the rest of the program.
Thank you for another great post. I will send your upcoming post on prison reform to my state legislators.
I agree with you that public safety doesn't seem to be #1 priority - it seems to be the need to be able to point fingers and give blame. A good friend reminds me that it's easier to blame yourself than to admit that the world is chaotic and frightening. It's also easier to blame and punish someone who broke the law (or is just accused of doing so) beyond what is fair, than to admit that we have a complex, messy governmental, social welfare, health, etc. system that isn't meeting everyone's needs.
It's good to know there are people like you who are working to have us all address that unsettling fact head on and try to make a more equitable legal system and society.
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Congratulations on completing what must have been a very difficult challenge. Your writing is inspiring and I think you are incredibly brave to be doing what you are. I wish you the very best of luck with step 5 and the rest of the program.
Goldfish
P.S. You have lovely handwriting!
Thank you for another great post. I will send your upcoming post on prison reform to my state legislators.
I agree with you that public safety doesn't seem to be #1 priority - it seems to be the need to be able to point fingers and give blame. A good friend reminds me that it's easier to blame yourself than to admit that the world is chaotic and frightening. It's also easier to blame and punish someone who broke the law (or is just accused of doing so) beyond what is fair, than to admit that we have a complex, messy governmental, social welfare, health, etc. system that isn't meeting everyone's needs.
It's good to know there are people like you who are working to have us all address that unsettling fact head on and try to make a more equitable legal system and society.
Thank you,
Susan