Hunger Protest for Human Rights at Pelican Bay State Prison.

by California Prison Focus

Tue, Jul 3, 2001 12:15PM

Hunger Protest for Human Rights at Pelican Bay State Prison

Basic Facts

On July 1, 2001 prisoners housed in the Security Housing Unit at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, California began a hunger protest. They seek to change the unfair rules governing their assignment to the SHU and to initiate a dialogue to encourage conflict resolution among prisoners, and between prisoners and staff. Some prisoners are refusing all food and others are engaging in modified diets.

1. More than 2,500 prisoners are confined in California

For more information: http://www.prisons.org

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§united we stand

by mike mccarthy (rawyogi [at] yahoo.com)

Sun, Jul 15, 2001 11:46PM

let us all send a high vibe for our brothers and sisters who struggle to survive under unimaginable circumstances. our love must go out to them all regardless of thier "crimes". but not only to those incarcerated but also to thier captors who are also doing time and have lost their way. the gang culture creates division. these are tough times, times for unity more than ever, let those most oppressed in our culture lead the way and become the peace makers. the conflicts on the streets must end for all our sakes. let those in prison become real leaders and give us hope. unite, forgive and rebuild. it is up to us to build a peaceful sustainable future of justice and unity, injustice and division. we need strong united community culture, not gang culture. one love, brothers and sisters. be strong. peace!

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§united we stand

by mike mccarthy (rawyogi [at] yahoo.com)

Mon, Jul 16, 2001 12:00AM

Woops! slight mistake on the last line of the above comment. missed out the word "not" in relation to injustice and division. an evening in woody harrelson's chat room http://www.showyourself.com can do that to you. gangs could lead the way in organic community gardens in the cities. start taking care of the young and old, the government has obviously failed. one love, sisters and brothers.

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§united we stand

by mike mccarthy (rawyogi [at] yahoo.com)

Mon, Jul 16, 2001 12:10AM

Woops! okay, woody's new and vital website is this....... http://www.voiceyourself.com.... and it's all about unity and justice. hang in their family. help is on it's way.

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