Comments on: The call: Hunger strike to begin July 1

By: Bernardo Piaggio

Bernardo Piaggio — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:14:43 +0000

Birgit, as much as I would like to agree with you on this subject matter – I can't. The prisoners knew what they where getting into and they are aware about the judicial system in California and the U.S. Having said that, it doesn't mean it is okay, but they have a chance to move to Germany and commit the crimes over there where the system is a bit more humane. Most of the people in prison deserve to be in prison. Most of the people on death-row should have considered their action prior to acting.

By: batowato

batowato — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:48:11 +0000

.. sometime in 2003/4 i entered as CPF monitor for purpose of conducting interviews with shu prisoners that i either knew previously or had learnt of… thru office mail. as an experience for me.. RE entering a max. shu unit was both traumatizing… physically draining… and enraging 'tho' i kept a lid on. i manages to visit with several prisoners at different times… i regained composure and interest in talking with prisoners behind the pli-glass.. i forgot the strile invironment and intimideating cokmplex.. they seemed to be anble to cope… so i could, too…it's still is an amazing testament to the human spirit… and to true revolulutionasy spirit of resistance… i came out of shu that time… only 4 hours or so…… a stronger and better regrouped xprisoner… not only to rememeber what captivity is.. but moreso to feel the crawly stifling choking… sensation i felt then and now… freedom for all !!
bato oheyo

By: zoo keeper

zoo keeper — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:08:04 +0000

some hunger strike,most of these scum tapped out the second day…what a joke!!lot of big talk not much action or support from the public.ha ha ha hey i have a novel idea dont do the crime if you cant do the time….for you inmate luvin welfare recievin low lifes…you just got played by your'e peep's in their cages again ….their are real problems in this world for the price of a cup of coffee you could feed a real starving affrikkin…not some ghetto monster who does not deserve or really need your'e help…

By: The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:59:24 +0000

I cannot stand supporters for baby rapers. Go away!

By: dolores

dolores — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:52:28 +0000

It seems there is so much hatered being poured out over this hunger strike and the men in prison involved. And this is coming from society that has earned thier freedom by being outstanding citizens. Since you are so rational I would like you to read the message these men are attempting to convey to society. They are not asking to be released to YOUR streets and many of them are in SHU only because of a "confidential informant" (who is also an inmate) has implicated them in some kind of wrong doings. In which, 90% of confidential information recieved from inmates is fabricated for personal favors. And although I cannot speak for all the men involved, if you were aware of the laws, life sentences are being handed out for no actual involvement in the crime. And one last thing, again though I cannot speak for all the men involved, they are strongly against child molesters and rapists. I would hope that I am entitled to an opinion without causing too much anger and hate.

By: onewhohasbeenthere

onewhohasbeenthere — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:48:28 +0000

roflmao he has been adapting

By: PBSP RN

PBSP RN — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:44:47 +0000

What has he done since he's been in prison I wonder? Often it isn't the original crime that lands them in the SHU… it is the what they do once on the inside. He isn't in there for being a sweet good kind hearted soul, I can tell you that.

By: Concerned

Concerned — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:35:19 +0000

You work there, you don't live on the other side of the bars. Wonder what you'd be forced to do living on the other side. I can understand your POV, but until we are the prisoners, I believe its wrong to pass judgement. Yes, if they are in there, there is a reason, I get that. I'm just saying…there's a difference between working there and living in there.

By: ImTrixKat

ImTrixKat — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:38:11 +0000

If James only spent 6 months, it is highly likely that he was there on a non-violent, low-level crime. There is a level system for a reason – the CDCR made the rules, they should follow them. Why do level one Inmate live on Level 4 yards? There ARE differences in crimes. Low-level, non-violent inmates are the most likely to suffer abuse OR learn to become hardened criminals on the inside. Women especially are subject to Level 4 prisons no matter their crime. I know, because YES, i committed a felony – over 10 years ago. Did my time and have not only been crime free, but haven't even had one police contact. My concern is that 95% of all inmates come home. Would we rather they come home with no hope to get a job, a place to live – ANY way at ALL to become a productive member of society? Is that what's best for society? It's time for restorative justice. The prisons should be for the violent and abusive. And if you guys feel toughened and have become hateful and inhuman working the men's prisons – go work at the womens prison – then you only have to worry about having your ear talked off! LOL

By: ImTrixKat

ImTrixKat — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:30:29 +0000

I will keep your brother in my prayers. he's not the only one suffering under false pretenses and won't, unfortunately, be the last.

By: ImTrixKat

ImTrixKat — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:16:21 +0000

not everyone in prison is in for crimes such as those . . . you can't pick and chose civil rights. They don't need everything on that list, but 10-40 yrs of isolation is above and beyond

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:19:54 +0000

My bother did NOT rape, kill, victimize, sexually abuse any children/ women and he's in the SHU. The reason, because he's a drug addict. A "snitch" SAID my brother was a gang member and he has tattoo's so the DA/Cops/PO's etc….. assume it's true. My brother has made some mistakes in life and now will have to pay for the rest of his life since he now has a labeled put on him. Our family (30+ people) has been paying taxes for years, we're tax payers too……. God forbid your child makes the wrong decisions when they're in their 20's and then have to pay for the rest of their lives because a "snitch" wants privileges they may not get otherwise.

By: taxpaying ex-con

taxpaying ex-con — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:05:07 +0000

There are some real pieces of sh-t in the SHU, both inmates and guards. And there are decent human beings in there, as well, both inmates and guards. There is an assumption that everyone in PB is a rapist murderer, and that just isn't true. But reality is harsh as f++k in PB, and inmates have to adapt to survive. Sometimes adapting will land your a$s in the SHU.

By: Steelheader

Steelheader — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:12:31 +0000

10-4! Someone that speaks sense…I love it.

By: Onewhohasbeenthere

Onewhohasbeenthere — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:12:38 +0000

The jewish people were not killers nor were they committing any type of crime against their fellow people. They were law abiding citizens who were herded up and put into cattle cars and taken to Concentration camps. Taken to these camps by the sort of people we incarcerate now in an attempt to protect others like your self. Your analogy of being like an Auschwitz guard is totally erroneous. The prisons are full of self proclaimed Nazis who kill for the supreme right to being white, feeling they are the supreme race. The blacks are no better when they form groups such as the Black Gorilla Family, Black Panthers or Crips. Mexican groups such as the mexican Mafia, New Familia, or Texas Syndicate also kill without conscience all for illicit reasons. The fact that you assume I am advocating killing prisoners like rabid dogs actually displays your ability not to be able to read between the lines and be cognizant of what is actually being said. As for knowing something about what I am talking about ,I personally have lived is said environment for thirty years of my 67 years of life. Any moment of freedom for any one of these incarcerated inmates is an eminent threat towards any and everyone around them.

By: Smile

Smile — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:56:02 +0000

James maybe you should not commit a FELONY!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW BOUT THAT..YOU HAVE THAT COMING YOUR DUMB A** BROKE A LAW SO MAN UP AND SUCK IT UP YOU YOU KNOW WHAT!!!! :)

By: observer

observer — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:12:18 +0000

Please view the movie "Colors" 1988.

By: Reinhard Klapproth

Reinhard Klapproth — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:57:14 +0000

My, my, what is wrong with you? Prisoners are rabid dogs? With that attitude you are fully qualified as an Auschwitz guard: Treating jews as subhuman beings. Have the US turned into a fascist country?

By: Steelheader

Steelheader — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:46:49 +0000

I work at Pelican Bay. Been there for 18 years. I KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.

By: James Harris

James Harris — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:32:34 +0000

Even inmates have rights.All of you talking trash here should spend 6 months in prison before you run your fowl mouths about something you know nothing about