Republic Rants

Second, the real problems are hid under threats — regardless of what the facility staffers say — of tell-and-pay.

Third, why don't these inspectors simply just show up? They are entitled to. Federal and local funding keeps most facilities open, and private facilities are funded about the same way and are not entitled to any notification (even though they still get it).

Better yet, subpoena and depose the inmates — without benefit of files and on a random choice from a list of all inmates. The only way to find out is to ask. Who better to ask than the kids.

Lori Trevino
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