Sept. 2, 2012

Things I Need In Medium security Prison

by Marcus T. Rogers Jr (author's profile)

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Things I Need In Medium Security Prison

Those who follow my blog know that I've been moved to a medium security prison. Upon my arrival here there were things I couldn't have and things I could have but didn't own. Please take a look at the following information and if you can assist me with anything please do so and leave your purchase on the comment section so others know not to get the same items should they choose to order as well. I thank you in advance for your kindness and support:
Order at: www.WIinmatepackage.com
-Writing Supplies-
#6515394- Stamped Envelopes (5 packs)
#6515104- Typing paper (2 packs)
#6503002- 50 count blank envelope (1 Box)
#7520406- Clear Wallet Envelope (3)
#6599007- Phone Book (1)
#6501007- Notebook Paper (2 packs)
#6503011- 9x12 envelope (10 envelope)
#6515022- 3 ring binder (2 binders)
#7520407- Photo Album (1)

-Clothes/Shoes-
#3502006- Socks (6 pair)
#3010014- Knocker Boxer Briefs (3 packs) size Large
#3001013- GRT Sport Shirt (1 pack) size Large
#3035100- White Dickie Thermal Top (1) size XL
#3035101- Gray Dickie Thermal Top (1) size XL
#2599048- Pajamas (1) size XL
#2525007- Jam Shorts (2) size XL
#2550014- Hanes beefy T (2) Sixe [sic] XL
#2520010- Sweat Pants (1) size 2XL
#2530070- Sweat Shirt (1) size 2XL
#1055015- Cord Slippers (1) size Medium
#1003185- Adadia Floater Natural (1) size 8 1/2

-Miscilaneous[sic]-
#7452018- Samali [sic] Rose Oil (2)
#6002006- Playing Cards (3)
#7515110- Toe Nail Clipper (1)
#7499013- Tooth Brush holder (1)
#5040001- Wrist bands (1)
#5035002- Weight lifting Gloves (1)
#6530013- Lamp (1)
#6040009- Chess&Checker set (1)
#75220205- Pony tail holders (1)
#7515100- Finger nail clipper (1)
#7499012- Soap Box (1)
#5020001- Head band (1)
#4013004- Calculator (1)

ELECTRONICS

#6549004 - Tyoe Writer (1) #6599018 - Fabric Ribbon (1)
#4044017 - RCA V (1) #405300 - WR2 Radio (1)
#4034025 - Norelco Razor (1)

Please ship all orders to:

Marcus T Rogers Jr #377571
Stanley Correctional Institution
100 Corrections Drive
Stanley
WI 54768-6500

Mail and photos can be mailed to me at this address too...

Once again, I thank you in advance for your kindness and support. I look forward to continuing my blogging exprerience as I continue to make my transition t to the free world. Take care out there and daily seek to grow and mature in this vst world that we live in.

Humbly Yours

- Marcus -

If sending money is easier that ordering online, please send a moeny order to this address

MONEY ONLY
(Cashier's Check/Money Order)

Stanley Correctional Institution
Inmate Name, DOC Number
P O Box 235
Stanley WI 54768-0235

NOTE: Effective 05/01/2010
All Correspondence received
with funds will be returned
at the inmate's expense

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kyleproehl Posted 12 years, 2 months ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years, 2 months ago   Favorite
Mr. Rogers,

Transcription complete. Thanks for writing. Hope some of these things make it your way soon.

Best.

SAH Posted 12 years, 2 months ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years, 2 months ago   Favorite
Please let me know when your fines and restitution to your victims are paid so I can get on that list of yours.

michaelgennaro Posted 12 years, 2 months ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years, 1 month ago   Favorite
SAH, we don't even know if restitution was to be made. Sometimes restitution is already made by liquidating a person's assets before they are incarcerated. It's unproductive to make demands of people at random. Not every person on this site shares the same history and circumstances.

There are absolutely legitimate questions to be had around restitution to victims. Some questions in this case might be: Do you have any outstanding restitution? Why is it difficult for you to obtain these supplies? What purpose does having item X serve in prison?

There are also legitimate questions to be had around providing for a basic human beings' needs. Many cannot afford some of the basics; does throwing away someone's property when they transfer, especially to a more positive environment (max to med), put an undo burden on their family?

You clearly have a strong point of view and that's important. Can this point of view be used to open up dialogue for people to learn from, or is it only meant to be a roadblock you deposit as you move about the site?

Nicki Posted 12 years, 2 months ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years, 1 month ago   Favorite
Thank you for that comment Michael, I agree; we shouldn't try to hurt each other but ask what we can do to help each other & make the world a better place. I'm intrigued by what you’ve taught me about your justice system through your reply here too. Although the question around restitution for Marcus may well be a moot point, what you've had to say intrigues me in relation to the differences between our country’s systems.

Here in Australia we don’t expect those convicted and sentenced to imprisonment to pay restitution (and the question rings in my mind… HOW exactly are they supposed to do that!?). It seems to me as 'double dipping' or being sentenced twice for the same thing.

A prison sentence here subsumes all other punishments and isn't cumulative with any other sentence. We attach restitution only to fines, and that is only for property damage the defendant is responsible for within the commission of the crime. The only time assets are liquidated here, is if they are presumed to be ‘proceeds of crime’ (bought with proceeds of drug money for example), in which case they're forfeited to the government. I'm pretty sure the only exemption is when commonwealth fraud is involved (social security fraud). That's the only time we're ever required to both serve a term of imprisonment AND repay the funds obtained fraudulently, but it’s not expected to be paid whilst the prison sentence is being served. I guess this system works for us, where it may not in the U.S. because our terms of imprisonment aren’t as excessive.

Thanks for sharing!

Nicki

michaelgennaro Posted 12 years, 2 months ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years, 1 month ago   Favorite
This is the third or fourth time I have regretted purchasing the audiobook version of The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. She devotes a healthy amount of time to the subject. I should tread carefully here because I am unable to cite examples, and as you pointed out there are many nuances.

What I can say without the book is, yes, it exists and for nearly any crime. In about a third of the States it's required. If I'm understanding it correctly, restitution is payable for things you'd typically find in damages (to victims, families, and third parties for medical, loss of wages, funeral, etc.). However, it is not "punishment" in the way that legal damages are although in some cases you can "trade" for more time served. This looks like a credible overview and there is a state by state breakdown on the side: http://www.aardvarc.org/victim/restitution.shtml

I should remove the word "liquidated". Although I know the book spoke about liquidation, I cannot recall the specific context (drug profit, willfully selling of property due to loss of income, restitution, etc.). Similarly, I hadn't considered time of payment; paid immediately, automatically garnished wages during, or post incarceration. So I should also stay away from claiming that it is possible one already paid them.

It seems like SAH might be familiar with them so perhaps she can elaborate, too.

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SAH Posted 12 years ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years ago   Favorite
Marcus, thank you for replying. I give you major kudos for your acceptance of your responsibility. In my personal situation, after the funeral of my daughter, I owed the funeral home and the church over 12,000.00. I come down hard on some of the convicts that post here AFTER I've done some research. You will note I said *after your restitution and fines* in my comment. Another blogger jumped in and insinuated I was being judgemental. I happened to have researched your case which is why I spoke what I did.

In any event, I think you are a good spirit and I hope and pray that you will feel the peace.

SAH

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kyleproehl Posted 11 years, 11 months ago. ✓ Mailed 11 years, 11 months ago   Favorite
Mr. Rogers,

Best wishes for the holidays and new year.

Sincerely,

Kyle Proehl

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