http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#133435 Wow!! I am pretty sure there is a time and a place to throw out personal insults and racial slurs, but I'm not real sure that this is that place. The fact of the matter is that every one here is posting a comment based upon personal experience in some aspect.I mean I look at an addict, for example when I think about this act. In what way, shape or form does an addict affect you? The problem is that the sentencing guidelines are too strict, the mandatory minimums are obscene. Every one should be interpreted on a one-by-one basis. If Joe is out on the street corner by the local high school selling crack, is that the same as Bill being addicted to prescription pain killers and buying them from his buddy just to feed his addiction. I think not. Should they be punished equally, probably not. But in the federal judicial system, circumstances mean nothing which is why there has to be some kind of relief to certain individuals.... 133435@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:28:42 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#126839 I would sign that petition!!!... 126839@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:37:42 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#122984 This bill should absolutely be passed and as soon as possible. anyone knows of signing a support of this bill online? I appreciate any help on this, we need to work on this all of us so they can pass it as soon as possible.... 122984@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:08:49 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#122977 HOW TO SIGN A ONE PETITION ONLINE FOR THIS BILL?... 122977@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:53:54 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#107086 This would be great for those offenders that are in there for crimes other then murder and rape. People deserve another chance and for those inmates that are serving many years for non violent crime not only is it cruel but even there family is doing time with them... 107086@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:15:21 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#100870 Please pass this bill. I know a really good man in Federal Prison who was sentenced to 20 yrs. for selling pot. It was his first offense and he was not involved in any violent crime. He leads Bible study every day in prison. His dad died and he didn't even get to go to the funeral. His mom is now elderly and he hasn't seen her in five years. He deserves another chance. He has spent almost half of his life in prison for selling a drug that is now legal in some states. This shouldn't happen in our country.... 100870@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:59:06 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#71820 I feel if this bill is not passed then our mandatory sentencing needs to be re-addressed. We can all agree there is a huge problem. We as supporters of this bill need to make sure we are active in our local legislation so we can make progressive changes. So the next time Election Polls open please show up so our voices will be heard.... 71820@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:26:21 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#69896 i believe in my heart this should be past there are so many fatherless homes due to prison sentances my fiance is a great father but by time he comes home his kids will not rememebr him but in prison and this will leave me a single parent maybe on welfare the time taht they give non violent drug offenders is horrible and some with violent attempted murder charges get less time even child molesters get less time it needs to be changed... 69896@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:47:35 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#68370 Maximum sentences for all. Don't let anyone out early. Make them serve the full sentence. Period.... 68370@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:23:09 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#65219 What if your children made a stupid mistake? Would you still feel the same? I am sorry for what has happened to your family, but other families are suffering from the loss of their loved one. This bill is for the GREATER GOOD not the good of individuals. Maybe you shouldn't have let her ruin your life for 20 years.... 65219@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:49:33 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#65020 Your ex wouldn't be eligible so she would have to stay-- DUH. FIRST TIME OFFENDERS.... 65020@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:13:38 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#64958 Non-violent offenders that have done more that half their sentence should be reviewed and let go with certain conditions. Espeacially imates that are doing time for conspiracy of drugs.... 64958@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:45:21 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#64930 You need to be in there with her.... 64930@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:49:12 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#64880 My ex is currently in a federal prison for a white collar crime. She was in prison once before. She has caused our family 20 years of turmoil. She is serving 3 years. That's a small price to pay for all of the heartache she has caused. What would letting her out early teach her kids? Basically that you can do what you want and you won't get punished. It's ridiculous. She needs to stay in prison and hopefully learn that she doesn't want to go back! It's unfortunate that there are people in prison, but it's even more unfortunate that they committed a crime to get there! I haven't seen one post that talks about the poor victims of these crimes that need to pay for what these people have done. My kids are paying the price as well, but they are learning that crime doesn't pay. Do not pass this bill as it would send the wrong message to our children.... 64880@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:51:31 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#64799 crt you are an idiot some of the people locked up are users that the dealers got hooked,you need to do a little research before you judge you sound like a baptist to me.... 64799@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:57:42 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#64797 The money wasted on locking up a non-violent offender is absurd. What about an ankle bracelet or house arrest. Some people make innocent mistakes and they lose everything they have because of it. Then they give up years of their lives, plus restitution. It's a sad situation in our country. Keep the rapists, murderers, child molesters and druggies in prison and let the non-violent offenders have a second chance. Pass this bill please!!!... 64797@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:36:46 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#64771 This bill needs to PASS .With the money spent on housing one federal inmate a year, just think of how many kids can get health care. Pass this bill.... 64771@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:48:10 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#63963 When leaving the visiting room at a prison you do not see the crimes, you see the little girls crying and little boys wrapped tightly around their dads. And the tear stained faces of the mothers and grandmothers. FORGIVENESS.... 63963@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:19:36 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#63962 This country is Harder on criminals than many others. China has double the population and half the prison rates. Do your research.... 63962@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:16:55 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#63869 I support this bill, people should be second chance... 63869@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:42:05 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#63678 Keep them locked up, no second chances, and never, ever erase their records. Maybe then they will think before committing a crime. This country is far too lenient on criminals already.... 63678@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:43:22 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#63605 Someone posted this previously but it is worth another look. Good bill should be passed immediately but then what? If your loved one is a federal felon good luck getting a new start. Check out HR1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009” It badly needs your support. Do so by going to the two following sites and sign the petition. http://www.wedeserveourlivesback.com/ http://criminaljustice.change.org/actions/view/a_second_chance_for_firs...... 63605@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:52:15 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#63549 Having been in prison, this must be passed, so many people got shafted and are in prison for the wrong reasons or got framed and are doing time they do not deserve! The Feds are criminals as well.... 63549@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:15:17 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#63493 This bill should absolutely be passed and as soon as possible. People who meet these requirements are not threats to society. So instead of putting them in prison for an extended amount of time, put them back in the community so they can rebuild the ties they broke and turn their life around. And if they commit another crime, then they will not get another chance. Our government should focus more on punishing violent criminals!!!... 63493@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:43:19 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_61.html#63336 I pray an support this bill. My only son is locked up an is greatly missed by his baby girl and family.So I pray that we(all of the comments writers) will have FAVOR with God, continue to pray that this door will be open for this bill to pass in JESUS NAME!!!!... 63336@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:33:35 EDT