Posted by fayeroe on February 1, 2009, at 9:02:55
In reply to Re: Economic Stimulus Package » fayeroe, posted by Sigismund on January 31, 2009, at 23:06:59
> I read it in an investment newsletter (you know how right wing they can be).....but there was some complaint about the stimulus package and one of the suggested items jumped out at me.......
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> It was $500M for improved jails for Native Americans.
Good for you! No one but you has mentioned that to me.The reservations sometimes only have a two room jail. If they have to keep the offender, it is a two or three hour(or 5 or 6) drive to a "city" that can house someone...In fact, in all of my travels, I've seen two complexes that was big enough to lock anyone up in. Of course anytime an officer has to transfer someone, the tribe is without that cop.
The tribes have their own judicial systems. If I can find my copy of a speech that a Navajo judge gave at a big law conference, I'll email it to you. I think you will find it very interesting.
Alcohol, crack, meth, coke, heroin...all play a part in the huge rise in crime for the Navajo tribe. Years ago you could give a ride to a hitchhiker. I did. Now it would not be crazy to carry your gun and keep your windows up. It is illegal to bring alcohol in but that is no big deal for drinkers. LOTS of car wrecks on the rez due to drunk driving.
I am happy for the tribes.
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