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Lina commented on the blog post Pelican Bay Hunger Strike Continues as Prisoners Reject Proposal
It is really disturbing to see progressive people say things like, “I am not defending the California Prison System – it is brutal and dehumanizing, as all prison systems in this country are – and the private ones are even worse than this if that is possible.” and then say, “Don’t feel too sorry for them – they got there for a reason.” Do you not see a disconnect there?
If you look at the actual demands issued by these prisoners, they are ridiculously minimal. People don’t starve themselves to death for no reason – they are seeking redress for incredibly intolerable conditions. No human being should be tortured – why do we even have to spell it out like that??
As Kathleen Barry wrote to the prison authorities: “Your refusal to respond to the prisoner hunger strike begun on July 1, 2011 only confirms to the people of California the validity of the prisoners’ allegations and demands.”
More statements in support of the hunger strikers here: http://www.worldcantwait.net/index.php/home-mainmenu-289/7256-statements-in-support-of-california-hunger-strikers
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