Incaraseration By Sherrif Joe

[PhiGam]

He's also seen Maricopa county shell out 30 million in lawsuits... I don't think that $.40 meals balance that out.

[honeychile]

I see the inmates working with animals as a major step in the right direction. I've heard a lot about Sheriff Joe over the years, as I know one of his deputies.

There was a special on Dateline or 60 Minutes about inmates who sue over poor conditions. One was suing because his shoelaces were mismatched - for over a million dollars. Of course, he's not going to win, but he's costing the courts millions in the process. We need to eliminate the process where such frivolous lawsuits can be dismissed without tying up the judicial process. Seriously, do you think that taxpayers should have paid for the hormones which Richard Speck was taking? Do prisoners really need to watch porn? Isn't the whole concept of jail to be disgusted enough not to return, and hopefully be rehabilitated?

I'm not saying that Sheriff Joe's methods are perfect, but if more jails adopted the attitude of not making jails comfortable, there might be fewer people relying on the public dollar.

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by PhiGam

He's also seen Maricopa county shell out 30 million in lawsuits... I don't think that $.40 meals balance that out.

I agree with this, though I have to say, the whole "pink" thing made me laugh out loud.

[DolphinChicaDDD]

The man is on a power trip and needs to be reigned in. Some of his ideas are great, yes and I support some of his methods. However, he is also on a crusade against immigrants, legal and illegal. His office is also in serious legal and financial trouble. Perhaps, Tom, you should read some current news before posting outdated information. The man is almost disregarding pursuing serious criminal offenders to stake out the Home Depot and catch illegal immigrants. Don't misinterpret my statement- I do believe illegal immigrants should be deported and not receive the benefits from this county, however the nonviolent illegals should not be an issue. What should be an issue is the catching the violent criminals who have pending warrants. FWIW, I've known legal Hispanic citizens who upon leaving church have been harassed by the sheriff's deputies. He has also raided church retreats in an effort to arrest illegal immigrants.

For some current reading....
Arpaio faces hefty budget cuts

And a link to the current search of Arpaio in the local AZ newspaper


And since he is up for reelection this year, he was not just reelected, as per your email.

[PhiGam]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

I agree with this, though I have to say, the whole "pink" thing made me laugh out loud.

I'm all for treating prisoners like garbage and embarassing them with pink garments but not if it costs taxpayers 30,000,000.