What about Initiative 8212?

[eridani]

This is an initiative that hasn't been widely discussed. Based on Lea's opinion, I'd say vote for it.

Lea Zengage <lzengage {at} northwest.net>

Exactly!

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-----Original Message-----
From: eridani

Makes sense to me. This seems like one of those situations like with health care. People are always proposing bandaid solutions that cover a few more people instead of universal health care. However, do we then refuse to vote for legislation that helps a few extra people here and now?

Lea Zengage wrote:
Hello,

Although we understand the value for incarcerated people to earn more than 42 cents or $1.10 / hour and we acknowledge the benefits of providing work experience for incarcerated people, we see the prison industries as one of the main cogs in the “Perpetual Prisoner Machine” as described in the book by the same name authored by Joel Dyer.

The bottom line is that in the long run, this change supporting the continuation of mass incarceration in this country.

Lea

-----Original Message-----
From: eridani
To: Lea Zengage
Subject: WTF is the legislative initiative 8212

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2007&bill=8212

It seems to have to do with prison labor. What is the position of Justice Works on this? Thanks.

[uppityperson]

1. kick since I got my ballot today and maybe someone has an idea about it.

[eridani]

2. Justice Works! thinks that overall it's a bad idea

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=184x12830

[upi402]

3. King Co Labor Council and KC Dems are silent??? WTF?

This is a core issue. Why are there no recommendations from the 2 prime forces of progressive issues' promulgation?
What am I missing? Help please!

[eridani]

4. Because nobody from either side of the issue lobbied them n/t