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    US continues to lock 'em up
    Florida Statesman
    Tuesday 8th December, 2009  


    US Justice Department figures have shown the overall state and federal prison population stands at a record 2.3 million and is still rising.
    US Justice Department figures have shown the overall state and federal prison population stands at a record 2.3 million and is still rising.

    One out of every 133 US residents is now in prison.

    The biggest jump in incarceration figures was put down to immigration detainees, a third of whom originated from Mexico.

    The population of prisoners has continued to edge up in all but 20 states, causing authorities to look for better and cheaper ways to deliver justice.

    Politicians have realised prisons cost too much to maintain and are saving money with alternative sentencing programs, such as treatment or monitoring.

    Officials released more prisoners during the year; some 735,454 prisoners.

    Eight percent of those were pushed out without conditions.

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    By secret slave, 12-09-09, 11:52 PM

    US prisons bulging at the seams

    salaam, Because they claim wisdom, in the work efforts, then claims no proof required, while proof was always required, in accuracy of sight and sound ability, for that is where they do argue in accountings, in what it calls matter to matters, without any proof in claims of accuracy, prisoner = slave,,,slavery yet to be abolished! feeamanellaah
    By Deport all illegals now, 12-10-09, 12:31 AM

    Deport all illegals now

    Deport all illegals in the U.S. now. That will free up a lot of room. Secure our borders and protect us from this invasion.

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