Series 2558: Constituent Correspondence, 2000-2003
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From: "Michael S. Anderson" <msand@erols.com> To: RM.GOV_PO.GOV_MAIL Created: 3/23/2002 7:32 PM Subject: Fwd: Re: [Families-of-Inmates] Fwd: We Are Everywhere Message: > > >> >> >Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 22:20:39 -0800 (PST) >>>From: Melissa Sanders-Rivera > >>> >>> > WE ARE EVERYWHERE >>>> >>>> For those who forget that the incarcerated humans in >>>> this country are indeed just that - HUMAN - I would >>>> like you to think on this the next time you talk >>>> about "inmates, criminals, convicts, etc...". These >>>> humans have families and those who love them despite >>>> whatever they did. Look around you and wonder, >>>> because this is who we are.... >>>> >>>> We take care of your children and grandchildren in >>>> nursery schools, we give them shots in the doctor's >>>> office, we are dental assistants, we are school >>>> teachers and Sunday school teachers, we stand behind >>>> you in the grocery store, we prepare your medicine >>>> in the drug store, we work in banks, we approve your >>>> loans, we service your insurance claims, we work for >>>> newspapers, TV stations and radio stations, we read >>>> your electric meters and water meters, we are your >>>> landlords, your neighbors, we take care of your >>>> elderly parents in nursing homes, we are nurses, lab >>>> technicians, X-ray technicians, we own beauty >>>> shops, flower shops, printing shops, we are welders, >>>> plumbers, tree trimmers, we work for the IRS, the >>>> State Dept., in the courthouse, schools, churches, >>>> drug stores and toy stores, we are legal >>>> secretaries, lawyers, school board members, we are >>>> bus drivers, we prepare meals for your kids in >>>> school, we are city council members, bank tellers, >>>> we process your checking account, your saving >>>> account, we work at your Social Security office, >>>> your insurance company, we take care of your IRA, >>>> stocks, bonds, we sell your kids bikes, school >>>> supplies, clothes, shoes, eyeglasses, we repair your >>>> cars, we are real estate agents, car dealers, >>> > college professors, psychologists, administrative >>> > assistants, safety engineers and ranchers. We work >>> > at Ralphs, Albertsons, Trader Joe's, Wal-Mart, >>> > K-Mart, Target, Macy's, Nordstrom and Saks 5th >>>> Avenue. We sell Avon and Tupperware. We are not >>>> all "on welfare", no matter what the government >>>> would like you to think. >>>> >>>> There are two million people in prison in America >>>> and twice that many on parole and probation. Add in >> >> mothers, fathers, children, sisters, brothers, >> >> aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends and about >> >> sixteen million people are personally affected by >>>> the prison system in the United States. >>>> >>>> >>>> We are tired of letting ourselves feel humiliated or >>>> embarrassed because our loved one is in prison. WE >>>> did nothing wrong, and they are paying for their >>>> crime! >>>> >>>> We are tired of fearing the loss of our jobs or >>>> evictions from our housing should anyone find out we >>>> have a loved one in prison. >> >> >> >> >> >> We are tired of being made to feel inferior or >> >> unwelcome in churches, clubs, organizations or >> >> society in general simply because we refuse to >> >> abandon our loved ones. >> >> >> >> >> >> We are ready to unite, to come out of hiding and >>>> openly support each other and our loved ones. It's >>>> a new day, America and we're here to prove it! >>>> >>>> >>>> We are ready to speak out against the "they deserve >>>> what they get" attitude we hear you talk about in >>>> stores, theaters and restaurants. >>>> >>>> >>>> We number in the millions, we are everywhere, every >>>> state, county, city and town. We may even live next >>>> door to you. >>>> >>>> Sixteen million & counting. We are everywhere. >> >> Think about it. >> >> >> > >-- > -- - Attachment Filename: C:\archives\governor\mail\Governor Musgrove\_attach\Fwd_ Re_ [Families-of-Inmates] Fwd_ We Are Everywhere\TEXT.htm - Attachment Filename: C:\archives\governor\mail\Governor Musgrove\_attach\Fwd_ Re_ [Families-of-Inmates] Fwd_ We Are Everywhere\Mime.822
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