Posted by zazenducky on October 23, 2006, at 20:32:09
In reply to Re: there could be collaboration, posted by Dr. Bob on October 22, 2006, at 15:19:11
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> > I worry that we're more likely to lose out, by having Alex find other places that have much more flexible policies on freezing people out.
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> I agree, that's an issue.
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> > Somehow maybe there could be collaboration on blocks between Bob, or deputies and the blockee-to-be. Or ways of shortening the block, by doing things that were mitigating. Or mitigating factors, as well as aggravating factors.
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> > Most sentencings take into account things that would reduce the sentence, as well as extend it. ... And often there's early release for good behavior.
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> > Jost
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> I'm open to collaborating on a way to shorten this. To be fair, however, I think it would need to be something that could be applied to others, too.
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Yes as ((((((Szaszy)))))) pointed out there is always the danger that sporadic acts of mercy will perpetuate bad laws. The problem is systemic. You need to change the system of blocks not just make exceptions.Maybe just block people from one board at a time. Rayw could be blocked from religion and Alexandra could be blocked from politics etc.
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