Michael Santos says Obama for Prison Reform

Announcing Michael Santos Blog post from Prisoner - Success Strategist - Author: Michael Santos.  Michael has been in prison for over 20 years and during his time served he has applied himself with outstanding behavior, hard work and persistance to earn a Bachelors and Masters degree while in prison.  In addition, he provides advice for those who have a criminal indictment or are headed to prison.  His topical reports contain infomation on Understanding Prison, Prisoner Profiles, Prison Descriptions and what to do when confronting criminal charges.

Here's a bit from Michael's latest post:

"The upcoming presidential election has me very hopeful. Although I cannot vote, I support the candidacy of Barack Obama. I urge all readers who have an interest in the prison system to vote for Obama. Meaningful prison reform is going to require liberal Representatives and Senators. Elect Democrats!

With a liberal Congress, we will see legislation that encourages prisoners to earn freedom. Instead of measuring prison terms with decades-long sentences marked by nothing more than the turning of calendar pages, Democratic lawmakers will usher in prison reform that includes parole, opportunities to earn more good time, and programs that help offenders emerge from prison as successful, contributing citizens.

I have been incarcerated since 1987. This November marks the sixth Presidential election I have witnessed as a prisoner. The right-wing Republicans that have alternatively controlled both the legislative and executive branches of government have enacted legislation that decimated opportunities for prisoners to earn freedom. They eliminated parole. They took away funding for educational programs. They reduced good time. They sought a more punitive system that has spawned 70% recidivism rates."

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10:16 - 2008-Sep-30