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| OpEd: Repeal unfair tax on inmates |
| By Detroit Free Press |
| Published: 10/21/2008 |
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MICHIGAN - The Legislature has tacked a one-year 10% surcharge on most items sold to inmates in state prison stores. The change -- wisely opposed by the Department of Corrections -- will discourage prison store purchases, force the state to pay for more inmate food and supplies, and create a dangerous division of haves and have-nots among Michigan's 50,000 inmates. The policy, which took effect Oct. 1, ought to be repealed, or at least revised to exempt food purchases. It not only poses security risks but also will increase costs for the Department of Corrections. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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