Pubdate: Tue, 25 Nov 2003
Source: Pensacola News Journal (FL)
Copyright: 2003 The Pensacola News Journal
Contact:  http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1675
Author: William R. Davenport

WHY NOT AMNESTY?

Would it not be wonderful if our governor, who bravely inserted the feeding 
tube in the Schiavo case, would use his power and influence with his "hip 
pocket" Legislature and create a level playing field for all Florida citizens?

Since his daughter, Noelle, and the Republican mouthpiece Rush Limbaugh 
have escaped punishment under our drug laws, why not grant amnesty for all 
the inmates in our jails and prisons who are there for violating those same 
laws?

At a cost of over $50 per person, per day, think of the tax savings by 
releasing one-third of our prison population.

A much better deal than the lottery for the schools. A good deal for rehab.

William R. Davenport, Pensacola
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