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RedLocks

12-18-2009, 07:26 PM

All I can really say is.. well nothing, I'm speechless...

The short version of the story is 10 years ago Rastafari inmates were placed into segregation, and remain there till this day. Why? They adhere to their religious beliefs.

The Real Cost of Prisons Weblog: VA: Rastafarian prisoners in segregation for nearly 10 years (http://realcostofprisons.org/blog/archives/2009/12/va_rastafarian.html)

jamessr

12-19-2009, 01:24 AM

We have a long history in our country about this very legal issue. It sucks.:wtf:

killerweed420

12-19-2009, 02:03 AM

Pretty racist and bigotted isn't it. But then this country was founded on racism. You would think we'd be passed this by now.

RedLocks

11-21-2010, 03:35 AM

Well. Long time coming.

APNewsBreak: Rastafarians, other prisoners moved from segregation over hair policy in Va. - 11/17/2010 2:14:11 PM | Newser (http://www.newser.com/article/d9ji3f3g0/apnewsbreak-rastafarians-other-prisoners-moved-from-segregation-over-hair-policy-in-va.html)