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| OpEd: 19th century prison falls short |
| By Quad-City Times |
| Published: 03/17/2008 |
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MISSISSIPPI - Look at the crumbling, 154-year-old sandstone block walls and the conclusion is inescapable. Iowa needs a new maximum security prison. Money that could be used to rehabilitate Iowa prisoners is spent maintaining, repairing and heating a 19th century fortress that barely met 20th century needs, much less those in this 21st century. Gov. Chet Culver has said it is a foregone conclusion the next maximum security prison will be built in Fort Madison. A small group of legislators suggested Iowa consider other locations, but Culver seemed adamant. Before committing to Fort Madison, we encourage Culver to do something he has yet to do as governor: Visit the prison. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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