tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029072005494443613.post2271019352755355467..comments2024-03-11T16:36:20.843-04:00Comments on Humanity for Prisoners: More than one reason why old-timers should be released!Doug Tjapkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653161268694314604noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029072005494443613.post-81250837430803926572018-10-28T10:09:31.228-04:002018-10-28T10:09:31.228-04:00As someone who was recently released from the MDOC...As someone who was recently released from the MDOC after serving 48 years, I've witnessed up close and personal the impact I'm having on my Community. This Younger Generation believes my Tenure behind bars is a Badge of Honor. I correct this perception indirectly by sharing and Showcasing my Journey. I don't Preach......I listen and answer questions......and offer them advice when its requested. I can't count the times when during one of these conversations, I would think.......I wish so & so was out to share his story or discuss this topic. There is an Army of both Women and Men Convicted Felons currently serving time, many for decades, who should be released, and would have such a powerful impact. To be fair Governor Rick Synder has been more aggressive then Former Governor's in creating an Atmosphere that will allow more Old Timer's their release, but more needs to be done. The business of Revenge doesn't work and only does greater harm to the State. People CHANGE.....both in and out of Prison.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15372405282533603163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029072005494443613.post-32818214922337738062018-10-20T13:30:08.688-04:002018-10-20T13:30:08.688-04:00The WMU-Cooley Innocence Project is working with a...The WMU-Cooley Innocence Project is working with a handful of "old timers," who not only could be contributing to the outside but also didn't commit the crime they are serving time for. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245412991901652010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029072005494443613.post-75028187107708367902018-10-12T08:49:10.824-04:002018-10-12T08:49:10.824-04:00Thanks, Doug, for another peek at the sad reality ...Thanks, Doug, for another peek at the sad reality of our criminal "justice" systemBob Bultenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912622732529615994noreply@blogger.com