Saturday, July 15, 2006

630% Markup When Inmates Call Their Families. Outrageous!

Ripping of those incarcerated and their families happens all the time but, one of the biggest peeves for me is how the states cut deals with phone companies to overcharge prison inmates and their families for collect calls to stay in touch. If inmates stand any chance of being rehabilitated family ties must remain and be encouraged. All this does is prevent communication in an attempt to generate income for the states.

Looks like a Court of Appeals in NY is going to review a lawsuit that would prohibit charging these exorbitant rates.

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