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THE DARK SIDE OF HUMAN NATURE
In a 400 sq ft prison cell/pod with one toilet packed with eight prisoners like human sardines, during the night of 17 October 2024 the soul of prisoner Richard *** was liberated from California's synthetic hell after 38 years of incarceration. There is more to Richard's death than a prisoner died in the night.
Richard, 61yrs old, was an ADA/Elderly prisoner, double leg amputee, heart attack survivor. with chronic diabetes and confined to a wheelchair. All of these conditions have rendered him harmless [6]. Through all of his years of incarceration Richard's family was supportive maintaining a loving home where he could have paroled [6]. Yet, he was denied Elderly Parole twice [1].
Richard, like so many harmless elderly prisoners, did not have to die in prison, or wait to die in prison. Old benign prisoners in their 70's 80's and 90's are denied Elderly Parole with denial rate of 82% [1] [2] [3].
Can the Fox be right assuring us "all chickens are dangerous2 *** there another explanation?
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has a bloated annual budget of 414 billions dollars [4]. Twenty percent (20%) of the prison population [3] are elderly prisoners, which are the most costly to house at an average annual of $282,000. per elderly prisoner [5], or about $2 billion dollars a year [3].
Surely, our guardians of public trust wouldn't punish old men to death;
by impetus of economics?
1. Calif. Parole Board
2. Prison Policy Initiative
3. CDCR Offender Data Points
4. Calif. Department of Finance
5. Legislative Analyst Office
6. Elderly/Compassion Parole Conditions
22 October 2024
Robert H. Outman
Prisoner P-79939
http:/betweenthe bars.org/blogs/895/
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Replies (6)
I transcribed your letter, I hope I did not make mistakes, as I am Italian my English is not perfect.
I am sorry to read that so many harmless elderly prisoners have to die in prison, this is not fair.
I hope the California State will allow elderly prisoners to finish their terms at home.
I will pray for you.
Best regards
Alberto
Italy
The above information was all I needed to find you on Connect Network.
You might have guessed by seeing my screen names that I am a preacher. Tonight as I sit thinking about Sunday's gospel, I see your message to me. The gospel is Jesus telling a story about a well-fed and wealthy man who must step over a poor and starving man, every time he leaves his home. This scripture burns a hole in my heart as you describe your work and the work of a Christ-like staff member at the prison.
Robert, I have been reading and writing here for years. Literally. But never have I been moved to action. I am not a wealthy man. I chose this path late in life and that came with consequences. But, that being said, I am moved to send you my 'widow's mite,' for the work you do. I wonder if anyone who will read my reply, might do the same?
In thirteen years, I have spoken to hundreds of offenders, and perhaps even thousands. You are the third one to do charity work for your brothers who live and die with you. If even one person reads this who acts like me, perhaps the work done by BTB has meaning beyond artistic expression, the airing of grievances, or pleas for attention. The line at the top of this post is the only information needed to send a donation to the aging prisoners of California's hospital prison. I will send a snail mail to you, Robert, with more thoughts.
Following Jesus, Father John