Freedom of Religion - Not in Virginian Inmates..

[RedLocks]

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

RedLocks Reviewed by RedLocks on 12-18-2009. Freedom of Religion - Not in Virginian Inmates.. 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 Rating: 5

[jamessr]

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

[killerweed420]

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]

Well. Long time coming.


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