Jackson County Chronicle

what the wrote on Sep 1, 2008 12:05 PM:

" If these clowns can not behave in the BRF ZOO (jail) add more time to their sentence, take away visitation, you do this it will probaly make these worthless in and outers behave. Pizza! That will get them to behave for sure. "

I got an idea wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:24 PM:

" Inmates do pay for there fines and day fees and booking fees and sick call fees and welcome pack fee. Some inmates are tax payers too. Maybe the county should look at some of the other waste they have going on. Like how many people ar given cars and county supplied gas to drive to there job and all the money wasted on the so call medical program that don't provide half the services they are paid big bucks to do. Had better care with the county nurses. Spend spend spend complain complain complain. Pay the people doing the work cut the big shots pushing papers. You got better ideas about running the jail the job was just vacant. "

Honor Dorm wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:15 PM:

" $16 Wages are not to high for the job jailers are doing. Why don't you apply and see how long you last putting up with people drugged outand violent, medical issues ,abusive behavior and all the numerous multi task that go along with it. That is why there are frequent openings because some people just can't handle it or feel it is not worth it after they do take the job. Honor Dorm was tried maybe not the best idea but you learn from trying. You have to have things to take away or there is no reason for inmates to care. It is not like the old days you can't crack them over the head and lock em up and forget about them. They have rights and there are lots of rules that are being the Sheriff's and jail Captains controls on how the jail has to be run. "

Their just getting it ready. wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:14 PM:

" The sheriff is just getting it sit up so when he and a few of his friends get put into the jail they can have a party to look forwards too... "

well maybe wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:46 PM:

" if they were offering these people the AA/NA and other counseling services it wouldn't be a big deal. Wonderful, give them praise for being good, but give them the things they truly need. Give them the programs that will help them really be better people when they are released. It is just sort of ridiculous that the people breaking the laws are getting rewarded. Whether they pay for it or not, they need to be getting things that will benefit them way more than a day with pizza. But as long as they are already going to get their pizza day, hope they enjoy it, because the like the other comment said, the majority of the people there are frequent guests and need that pick me to be good, get out and come back. "

Stop wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:21 PM:

" It's flippin pizza, people! They aren't getting a key to the city. They aren't getting an extra blanket. They aren't getting a day off their sentence. They aren't being allowed a conjugal visit. They aren't getting a trip to Norstrom's. And they are paying for it from their own accounts! WOW! Are there really that many vicious people out there, or is this all from one idiot with a computer? Would I rather see them get an AA/NA meeting in there. Absolutely. Or a GED instructor. No, they get pizza. You all sound like my grandfather. Off with their heads! "

You have to be kidding. wrote on Aug 28, 2008 8:03 PM:

" These people were unable to follow general public rules. They broke the laws that the rest of can manage to follow. If I can follow the rules and not get arrested every other week why in the world can't other people do the right thing? Now they need to be patted on the back for being good? This is ridiculous. They should have thought about good morale and being law abiding citizens long ago. The biggest problem with this is that the majority of people in the jail seem to be repeat residents. No, they don't deserve more money spent on them. I really wish this county would wake up and quit trying to implement things that continually drive up the debt and pull money out of my pocket. I am tired of providing for these people and their inability to be good citizens. I have kids to feed and bills to pay. Leave MY MONEY ALONE!! Let these people sit in jail. If need be, do a walk through every day and pat them on the back and tell them they have been good. Let them know the citizens of this county that can stay out of trouble give them a pat on the back too. At least that won't suck up any more of my hard earned dollars. I already pay for them to eat every day. I worked with someone a long time ago that would get huber. You know what he did with his daily meal? Waste it and complain about it. Just ridiculous. I am tired of the spenders around here. "

JCI wrote on Aug 28, 2008 6:13 PM:

" Starting wages at JCI are way less than $16/hr.
I my opinion, the people in that prison are way more likely to be dangerous. "

To Honor Dorm. wrote on Aug 28, 2008 12:57 PM:

" What kind of line of work are you in?. Do you take your life in your hands every day or night you punch in?... Do you have to watch your back for fear of get'n stabbed? or beat half to death?... I think not. You may think I am being melodramitic here, but can happen at the drop of a hat. So.. You bet they are under paid in my opinion. "

Honor Dorm wrote on Aug 27, 2008 5:41 PM:

" Underpaid and over worked? Did you see the ad in the newspaper for a Jackson Co. jail officer? Starting pay is over $16 per hour PLUS excellent county benefits... Try to find another employer in this county paying THAT starting wage!!!
Get real "

honor dorm wrote on Aug 26, 2008 10:20 AM:

" I do believe it is a good idea. Many state and federal prisons have the honor. Yes they were sent to jail as part of their sentencing but believe it or not people change. For their positive changes they should be allowed to be rewarded but it's not at our expense they pay for their things. It is a relief for the correctional officers as well who are under paid and over worked. Prisoners do not have more rights in jail. Yes I agree Jackson County can use some better paying jobs, but you live in a small town you want to make more move out of this area and go to a bigger town, go back to school to get a degree to get that "high paying job" "

Ludicrous wrote on Aug 26, 2008 9:18 AM:

" You cannot be serious! Please someone forward these comments to the officials who concocted this ridiculous plan so they can see their faulty thinking through the eyes of the community. "

gimme a break pt. wrote on Aug 25, 2008 5:08 PM:

" and...'encourage them to follow jail rules'...WHAT!?? I thought jail was run by law enforcement... whats going on in there that inmates get the choice of following the rules or not...and tvs w/remotes in the cells? Thats even better...living the luxaries of home...why not go to jail...sounds pretty cush...can't beat laying around all day, being fed on a regular schedule and getting in your daily dish of "The Golden Girls" Only in the USA!!!Land of the FREE! "

gimme a break wrote on Aug 25, 2008 4:53 PM:

" Has Jackson County lost it or what! The "Honor Dorm"!??!! What the heck is going on back there?! Pizza for good criminals? C'mon, JC! These people are in there for a reason! The normal average 'well behavied' or normal acting citizen doesn't end up in jail. Jail is a PUNISHMENT! Not somewhere to go for a HONOR DORM PIZZA PARTY! Look at the BIG picture Jackson County! Can't you see the future ramifications of such a idiotic program!??!! Whos going to NOT want to go to jail if jail consists of a pizza party every week! SSSHHHHhhhhheeeezzzzz!!! "

Hmm. wrote on Aug 25, 2008 11:57 AM:

" What about us who have to work our collective rear ends off and keep our noses clean to survive out here... What about that eh?. I am not saying treat an incarcerated person like an animal because yeah.. your gonna have problems, however, I like the way that Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Arizona does buisness. He goes into the jail and talks with the inmates. He tells them that they are here for a reason and if they dont wanna be here... DON'T DO THE CRIME... Period. He keeps getting re-elected even with all the bleeding heart liberals hounding him all the time. Pizza night.. What a crock. I am simply amazed at that bright idea. Jail is to PUNISH... Period, cut and dry. "

Jonah wrote on Aug 25, 2008 6:19 AM:

" It's great that the police officers have found a way that people will behave while incarcerated. But, the question is this: How do we give people who are released from jail the incentive to stay out of jail? Deliver free Pizza Hut to them via the county? Maybe instead of focusing on "gimmicks" we could focus on real issues, such as poverty (Jackson County could use some good paying jobs), hunger, domestic violence, and ESPECIALLY alcoholism and drug abuse. "

TV wrote on Aug 24, 2008 8:37 PM:

" Isn't it supposed to be punishment to be in jail? Why do they have TV's, pizza, etc.
Oh yah, the bleeding heart liberals!
STOP the insanity! Prisioners seem to have more rights than the taxpayers... "

I got an idea wrote on Aug 24, 2008 8:57 AM:

" Why don't they just get a "time out" for being naughty ! Better yet, with the money they have in their "jail accounts" inmates can pay their fines, pay for their own medical care (does the public realize if an inmate gets medical care in jail; it is paid for by the taxpayers), pay for the attorney that represents them (rather than a public defender at the tax payers expense) or support their children. Who was the rocket scientist that thought of this "pizza for good behavior" program to boost morale? Maybe if they found out they didn't like being incarcerated the inmates would take care not to break laws and return to jail. Come on Sheriff, enough of the warm-fuzzies! "

....is anybody else wondering about this wrote on Aug 23, 2008 6:38 PM:

" OK, they are in jail for "misbehaving" (aka breaking the law), but if they are good and don't "misbehave" while in jail----they get pizza. Good Grief ! Do you remember the "Book It" program in grade school? You had to read 10 books to get a free personal pan pizza--the point is a 1st grader has to work harder for a personal pan than a lawbreaker does for a "large supreme"--only in Jackson County ! "

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