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And this one from our acting governor.  “Troubled Prisons Push California to Seek a New Approach” With the election behind them, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers say the time is ripe for the first major overhaul of the system since the 1970s.”

Perhaps these dimwits could read some history first. Specifically the story of the British system of justice in the 1700’s. Criminals, both minor and major, were lumped together in crowded conditions. Every offense was punishable by prison time and very soon the government lost control of the prisons. (much like it is now) Since America had revolted in part because of the practice of sending (Transport) convicts to the colonies, the British had to use the abandoned ships of the Royal Navy as temporary prisons. The Hulk Act utilized ships that lay at anchor in the Thames and it didn’t take long for the prisoners to take over these ships until a decision was made as to where to send the convicts. It turned out to be Australia and Tasmania.

Our problem? We don’t have a vast continent to hide our mistakes. But I have a feeling that an attempt will be made to sweep it under the rug; so to speak. Stay tuned!