HELPBREAK
THE
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Recently we have posted on what should be a National Disgrace for a country that bills itself as the "Land of the Free". And that is the fact that we imprison more people per capita than any other country in the world. (See here for the post and links).
We followed that up with how the state of Florida is embarking on dangerous territory that if successful will insure the need to build more prisons (see here). Make no mistake about it. The Prison lobby in this country is strong. There is a lot of money to be made building and maintaining prisons and the people that make that money are being paid by YOU!
I want to ask for YOUR help to right what could be a terrible injustice that will hurt many who can not help themselves and insure that the prison industry will continue to profit off the backs
of the oppressed and the infirm.
The state of Florida in an effort to "save" money wants to cut out ALL inprison substance abuse treatment. They want to cut out, intervention programs such as drug courts and reduce probation officer positions by anywhere from 350 to 650 depending on what source you use.
Now not having any crushes on probation officers, consider the impact this will have. Judges will not let people out of prison if there is no probation officer for them to report to.
Studies have shown that as much as 70% of our prison population is made up individuals who were involved in some manner with alcohol and/or drugs when arrested. In most cases the arrest was for a non-violent crime and in many cases it was victimless.
Studies have also shown that treatment works. It keeps people out of prison and it cuts down on the recidivism of those who have been in prison. And for those more concerned with dollars and common sense, it is cheaper than warehousing people who in many cases suffer from a disease and need "Treatment". This benefits ALL of us.
Although this is more than a "Biker" issue, if you have been involved in the Biker lifestyle for any length of time you know the impact alcohol/drugs has on our community. If we are to be FREEDOM FIGHTERS, then what better calling than to contribute to freeing the individual from the bondage of self and state. Following is a list of legislators that need to be written regarding this issue. Please help (the first link above contains many links and statistics proving our contention).
House Public Safety and Security Council Members
Rep. Dick Kravitz, Chair (R-Orange Park), 850-448-1304, 218 House Office Building,
dick.kravitz@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Dennis Ross, Vice Chair (R-Lakeland), 850-488-2270, 204 House Office Building,
dennis.ross@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Yolly Roberson, (D-North Miami Beach), 850-488-7088, 218 House Office Building,
yolly.roberson@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Sandra “Sandy” Adams (R-Oviedo), 850-488-0468, 204 House Office Building,
sandy.adams@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. James “Jim” Frishe (R-Belleair Bluffs), 850-488-9960, 1102 Capitol,
jim.frishe@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Dorothy Hukill (R-Port Orange), 850-488-6653, 417 House Office Building,
dorothy.hukill@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Kurt Kelly (R-Ocala), 850-488-0335, 1101 Capitol,
kurt.kelly@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Marcelo Llorente (R-Miami), 850-488-5047, 218 House Office Building,
marcelo.llorente@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Mitch Needelman (R-Melbourne), 850-488-2528, 209 House Office Building,
mitch.needelman@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Juan-Carlos “J.C.” Planas (R-Miami), 850-488-3616, 327 Capitol,
jc.planas@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. William Snyder (R-Stuart), 850-488-8832, 1101 Capitol,
william.snyder@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Nick Thompson (R-Ft. Myers), 850-488-1541, 1003 Capitol,
nick.thompson@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Luis Garcia (D-Miami), 850-488-9930, 1301 Capitol
luis.garcia@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Maria Sachs (D-Delray Beach), 850-488-1662, 1401 Capitol,
maria.sachs@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Perry Thurston (D-Ft. Lauderdale), 850-488-1084, 1401 Capitol,
perry.thurston@myfloridahouse.gov
Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Committee
Sen. Victor Crist, Chair, (R-Tampa), 850-487-5068, 208 Senate Office Building,
crist.victor.web@flsenate.gov
Sen. Arthena Joyner, Vice Chair, (D-Tampa), 850-487-5059, 224 Senate Office Building,
joyner.arthenia.web@flsenate.gov
Sen. Charles “Charlie” Dean (R-Ocala), 850-487-5017, 311 Senate Office Building,
charles.dean.web@flsenate.gov
Sen. J. Alex Villalobos (R-Miami), 850-487-5130, 306 Senate Office Building,
villalobos.alex.web@flsenate.gov
Sen. Mandy Dawson (D-Ft. Lauderdale), 850-487-5112, 410 Senate Office Building,
dawson.mandy.web@flsenate.gov
Also
Sen. Lisa Carlton, Chair, Fiscal Policy Committee, (R-Osprey), 850-487-5081, 404 Senate
Office Building, carlton.lisa.web@flsenate.gov
Sen. Ken Pruitt, President of the Senate, (R-Port St. Lucie), 850-487-5088, 312 Senate Office
Building, pruitt.ken.web@flsenate.gov
Rep. Ray Sansom, Chair, Policy and Budget Committee, (R-Ft. Walton Beach) 850-488-1170, 418 Capitol, ray.sansom@myfloridahouse.gov
Rep. Marco Rubio, Speaker of the House, (R-Miami), 850-488-1450, 420 Capitol,
marco.rubio@myfloridahouse.gov
It appears at times there is some sort of disconnect in the minds of the American Public in that there is no outrage over government actions if it does not directly impact each one of us as individuals. What we fail to realize is that "everything" the government does impacts each and every one of us because each and every one of us pays for a every little thing the government does. Including the expenditure of $400 billion dollars to bail out banks who made stupid decisions and not lifting a finger to help you. Please do not allow inaction to harm when your action could help. Ride free and remember while you can. rcAdd to Technorati Favorites
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