tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post8005359188830830810..comments2024-03-25T20:06:39.794-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: LBB: Texas prison population growth "flat"Gritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-2162476271352385392008-02-03T03:07:00.000-06:002008-02-03T03:07:00.000-06:006.18 ~ murderers are the least likely of all felon...6.18 ~ murderers are the least likely of all felon groups to reoffend, plenty of studies to back that up, and SOs are the second least likely to reoffend. Have a look at TDCJ's website, thier list of all the DR inmates - a fair number of them had no prior convictions.<BR/><BR/>You are far more likely to have your home burgled or your car stolen to fund someone's drug habit than to be murdered, and just like child abuse those who are murdered are far more likely to be killed by a family member than a complete stranger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-66748166020755200302008-02-02T20:45:00.000-06:002008-02-02T20:45:00.000-06:00No problem,that is what is so great about living i...No problem,that is what is so great about living in the USA. As far as knowing my facts, I do. Retired 2004Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-82939177506523147942008-02-02T18:18:00.000-06:002008-02-02T18:18:00.000-06:00Of all the murders committed in Texas, how many ar...Of all the murders committed in Texas, how many are committed by parolees?<BR/><BR/>How many are committed by x-felons?<BR/><BR/>How many people are dead at the hands of government? Don't forget to include inmates of TDCJ who die from lack of proper medical care. <BR/><BR/>Before you go crying about TDCJ policies in the name of public safety, you should know your facts.<BR/><BR/>Retired 2004 - I generally agree with your posts but this time I expect your career choice has biased your opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-69304547517274831602008-02-02T14:21:00.000-06:002008-02-02T14:21:00.000-06:00Seeing as some of the biggest criminals are the on...Seeing as some of the biggest criminals are the ones who hold public office, I have to agree with you, RetiredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-67341618667875951282008-02-02T10:26:00.000-06:002008-02-02T10:26:00.000-06:00Nothing has changed to protect Texas from criminal...Nothing has changed to protect Texas from criminals! <BR/><BR/>TDCJ tells their Parole Division not to "violate" parolees.<BR/><BR/>TDCJ tells their disciplinary staff in the Institutional Division NOT to take so much good time away from offenders.<BR/><BR/>TDCJ tells the CJAD folks to cut those probationers some slack.<BR/><BR/>A judge releases a felon on "shock Probation". This felon was convicted of assisting 7 felons in escaping and, as a result,they murdered a Irving Police Officer.<BR/><BR/>Once again a branch of the government completes their assignment for their political bosses; Dupe the public.<BR/><BR/>Retired 2004Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-63680310381714140812008-02-01T19:11:00.000-06:002008-02-01T19:11:00.000-06:00The worst possible outcome of the "stable" prison ...The worst possible outcome of the "stable" prison population is that the health care reforms needed are not taken seriously.<BR/><BR/>Understaffing remains a problem that desperately needs to be solved. Both guards, prisoners and public safety are at risk. <BR/><BR/>TDCJ and TYC and the Criminal Court of Appeals (CCA) are still an embarassemnt to Texas. There is a very long way to go before anyone can rest!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com