An Open Letter to the members of the Judiciary Committee:We the undersigned have seen the US prison population increase year after year, with great financial and social costs. Today our country is the world's leading jailer, with increasing community instability because prisons cannot solve the problems of poverty, hopelessness, lack of education and job opportunities that persist. They compound for growing numbers of people disenfranchised and carrying the stigma of felon. We write to urge the House Judiciary Committee to study the merits of reestablishing a system of earned, early release of federal prisoners. One bill, H.R. 3072 to revive parole is one remedy before you today.Harsh, determinate sentencing reforms of the mid 1980's were enacted by Congress with the hope of curbing illegal drug and associated crime, and creating evenhanded punishment. These goals have not been met. Instead we have a system that cannot be properly monitored, lacking in transparency, without the balance of judicial discretion. The continued institutionalization of millions of people will not rehabilitate people, or change society for the good. Over reliance on prison to solve problems has failed us. There are fresh ideas to replace locking people up in human warehouses, cages then expecting them to function normally in society after years and decades of wasteful imprisonment. H.R. 3072 To Revive Parole was introduced by Danny Davis on June 27, 2005, with 10 Cosponsors to date. National prisoner advocacy groups are finding growing support for earned, early release for federal prisoners, all evidence that suggests rewarding offenders for model behavior in prison is agreeable to the public.We respectfully request an opportunity present to the House Judiciary Committee, a panel of experts and citizens intent on introducing ideas that will reduce the federal prison population while increasing public safety. Respectfully,Garry L. Jones President and Founder Of Advocate4Justice
Toni Thomas: Advocate 4 Justice Researcher & Regional Volunteer for the NovemberCoalition-
Duane King: Advocate 4 Justice Attorney
Terry Jones: Advocate 4 Justice AdvisorNora Callahan, Executive Director of the November Coalition.
Chuck Armbury, Senior Editor of November Coalition
Tom Murlowski, Technical Administrator of November Coalition
Katana Christen, Special Projects, November Coalition
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Gloria Flahive
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John James Flahive
Kathleen Flahive
Julie Ferguson
Dr. Gary Erkfritz, California
Jane Spiller, Texas
Sarah Nettles, SacramentoTara BoglePam Griffin, Cleveland OH Kelly Still,St.Louis Post DispatchGinny Carter
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Aim'me Jenkins,
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Making The Walls Transparenthttp://www.angelfire.com/fl3/starke
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Treasa Perry Detroit,MI
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Harriett Boyd MI
Marlene Roper Detroit,MI
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Oneita Peoples Detroit,MI
Alecia Perry MI
Vickie Gipson Detroit,MI
Sharisha Gipson Detroit,MI
Tony Chappell MI
Nicole Lewis Toledo,OH
Reggie Lewis Toledo,OH
Rebecca Concepcion MI
Blair Bogle Chicago, IL
Tony Thornton Detroit, MI
Patricia Smith-San Leon, TX
Francine Stephens
Inmate pen pal connection group Executive Director, Francine StephensEdward Pluta and Doris Pluta AUGUSTA, Gamerrit hudson
debbie hudson
adele hudson
cathryn ferrigno, FAMM coordinator Atlanta
Carol Leonard
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Inmate-Activists
Taxpayers for Improving Public Safety,www.ForPublicSafety.com
Roy Harper ,Santa Barbara, CA
Joanne Burkholder, Sacramento, CA
Linda Buttler, Lake Havisu City, AZ
Laurie Burkholder,Sacramento, CA
Cynthia Jenkins ,Bonney lake, WA
Julius Jenkins, Tacoma, WA
Theresa Vollien, Texas
David Bittner
Beverly Bittner - Indiana/California
Susan Moncer, Switzerland
Shannon Kaltenbronn St. Louis, Missouri
James L. Hall Palmetto, Florida
Chris Kaufmann St. Louis, Missouri
LaNese Craft Jones, Oklahoma
Sarah Nettles
Patricia Smith-San Leon, TX
Parolee Human Rights Project of The New York City AIDS Housing Network (NYCAHN).
Alliance for Inmates with AIDS (AlliA) a statewide coalition.
Romeo Sanchez
Claudia Parham - Burlington, IA
Kathleen Knueppel,Wisconsin
Barbara Schwaller,Barrington IL
Susan Morin,F.A.I.R ( Families Against Injustice and Retaliation/. volunteer for in Florida for F.A.M.M.
Dianne and Roger Landingham,DeFuniak Springs, Fl.,
Barbara Guilford, Walterboro
Linda Crosby, Walterboro,S.C
Lisa and Bob Danzey. Crawfordville, Fl. ,
Frank Sharon, Niceville, Fl
Barbara Robertson, John's Island, SC
Joseph Taylor, Ft. Walton Beach Florida
Joyce and Monty Landingham, Ft. Walton Beach,
Robert Crosby, Walterboro, SC
SC H. W. Guilford, Walterboro. SC,
Ben Robertson, John's Island, SC
Johns Island, S.C
Edward Pluta and Doris Pluta AUGUSTA, Ga
Lori Farnham
Ruth Farnham
David Farnham Sr
Matthew Farnham from Grand Isle Vt. Ellen Pratt
Brenda Carden San Antonio, Texas
Willim Larrow from Essex Jct VtEricka
David Farnham Jr
Carl Griggs and Debra Griggs -Liberty, MO.
Gary Griggs and Annette Griggs , Raymore, MO
Gary Griggs and Annette Griggs ,- Raymore, MO
Johnny and Anna Griggs- Blue Sp. MO.
Charles and Carmella Griggs- Holden, Mo.
Bob and Lois Holtzclaw- Warsaw, Mo
Ronda Griggs- Clinton, Mo.
Jean Griggs, Clinton, Missouri
Beth Rudock
Kathleen Thornton
John Thornton
David Korzun
Richard Batto
Joyce Batto New York
Virginia Rush,Wynne, Arkansas
Deborah J. Smith-WVa
SHIRLEY ROGAHN,
PEWAUKEE WISCONSIN
Dr. Andrew R. Conn
Catherine Thompson
Alyce G. Allen, Hogansville, Ga.
Mike & Tiffany Smith, Hogansville, Ga.
John & Stephanie Weiher, Hogansville, Ga.
Hannah Weiher, LaGrange, Ga.
Novelle Gray, Hogansville, Ga.
Lawson & Nadine Boyd, Hogansville, Ga.
Janice Cosand, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Clara Mackey-Hobbs NM
Kristie & David Carter
Founders, The Carter Foundation
Organization advocating for our prisoners and families, Atlanta, GA
www.carterfoundation.org
Leslie Thompson
Leslie Thompson Singer Island Fl
Violet Neenan, Villa Park, Illinois
Jackie Brown, Stillwater, OK
Claudia Parham - Burlington, IA
Mary Kaufmann - St. Louis, Missourihttp://www.christianinmatepenpalconnection.com/Fatima Allen, Maryland
Nancie Ferris New York
http://www.imatepenpalconnection.org/
Malia Deel, Northern CA
Maryann Ross
Gloria Flahive
Evelyn Martorano
Francesca Martorano
Delores Ferrari
Mario Ferrari
Suzanne Dinnella
John James Flahive
Kathleen Flahive
Julie Ferguson
Brett Yingling
Wayne Roach
Anna Martin
Robert Berretta
Gloria Brown
Craig Nowell
Laurie Nowell
Shawn Nowell
Mary Noble, Alexandria, VACarlon Logan
Scot Arnjo-Post Conviction Associateswww.postconvictionassociates.com
THOMAS J WALSH JR
JEAN F WALSH
BRIDGET WALSH
ERIN WALSH
JEANINE WALSH
TOMMY WALSH
Dr. Robyn Pfeiley,Singer Island Fl
Yveline LACAVE (France)
GLENDA DESPER VA
BARBARA ABSHER,STUARTS DRAFT VA
ROY ABSHER,STUARTS DRAFT VA
GREG ABSHER,STUARTS DRAFT VA
Janet Tidwell,Rockford, IllinoisNeal Howard,Rockford, IllinoisElaine Rushing,Rockford, IllinoisSheila LewisShirley FricksTammy FricksDonna ThomasTerri HowardDavita McWilliams
Jean Giallombardo / Washington State
April and Marleene Creecha from Missouri
Julie Perriello Rochester, New YorkNancy Kaufmann St. Louis, MissouriChad Kaufmann St. Louis, MissouriCharles Kaufmann St. Louis, MissouriLinda Holloran LeMay, MissouriJerry Sims LeMay, MissouriTeri Tebow Blackwell, OklahomaMarsha Kirby CaliforniaJaime Osborne. Erie Pennsylvania
Jeanette Otero, Albuquerque, NM
Janet Harrington, Albuquerque, NM
Richard Ingram, Los Angeles, California
Georgelle Hirliman, Albuquerque, NM (author of THE HATE FACTORY: A FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF THE 1980 RIOT AT THE PENITENTIARY OF NEW MEXICO)
Randy & Susan Griggs San Ramon, CA.
Amanda Howell Lancaster, OH
Frank Howell Lancaster, OH
Helga Iden Louisville, OH
Larry Iden Louisville, OH
Steven Griggs Jr.- Washington, D.C.
Kimberly Griggs - Austin, TX.
Sandra Bouchard.Carlon Logan, Texas
Jon & Kristi Holt - Plano, TX.
Shelli Wilson Denver, CO
Alex & Leslie Maples - Blue Sp. MO.
Pamela Copeland Scanlan
John Michael Scanlan, Warren, NJ,
Christopher Griggs - Blue Sp. MO.
Allyson Beals-Shaw
Gail Buzzard - Warrensburg, MO.
Latrina Foster Cleveland,OhioLaDawnda and Thomas Smith Youngstown,OhioMrs. Linda Williams Cleveland,OhioBrenda White Cleveland,Ohio
Aaron & Kelly White - Roseville, CA.
Gary & yvonne Johnson - Raymore, MO.
Greg & Gloria Griggs - Clovis, CA.
Deanice North
Allison Pape, IL Waunita
Maro - Laughlin NV
Robert Maro - Laughlin NV
Ann Mackri - Chicago IL
Joseph Parks - Joliet IL
Rachelle Sprinkle - Mitchell SD
Connie Thomas - Des Moines IA
Laura Ling - Champaign IL
Veronica Sanbrano - Chicago IL
Karla Jordan - Monroe IA
Kara Lee Lee
Alex Straaik Boston, MA
Lori James
Alex Straaik Boston, MA.
Lori James
Candice Zwick Cynthia Fuentes
Allison Pape, IL
Lisset Ortiz ; Allentown, Pa
Ms. Mailie La Zarr,
Modesto, CA
Virginia Anderson,
portsmouth VA 23702