I found the article by sohell about Texas having the worst prison sex abuse. I found this article crazy and somewhat nasty. I would have never thought that Texas would be number one in the rankings of worst sex abuse in prison. In fact, I never really thought of sex abuse taking place in prison by the guards to the inmates.
The article says that the state government is finding a solution to control sex abuse of prisoners behind bars. First of all, how is the government going to find a “solution” for this? I don’t believe video cameras or programs are truly going to help the situation in prison. I feel sorry for the inmates to an extent but this is probably something reoccurring in the prison system not only in Texas, but everywhere in the United States. This issue isn’t discussed a lot and should be brought up. Sexual abuse is a serious action and is damaging to prisoners and guards. I’m still upset on the action taken’ by the guards. Maybe the government should fire the guards or replace them with new and improved guards, but who’s to say the new ones won’t do the same.
I believe the blogger did a great job finding this article and posting it up for all of us to be aware. Not only that but they did a pretty good job discussing it themselves. I do believe something should be done about this matter and should be done fast. I believe it is disturbing and actions should be enforced.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Budget Hole?
Texas' 2010/2013 budget is at a short fall and there are some money hole's that need to be filled in order to help Texas out. The budget hole ranges from $11 billion to $15 billion.
So where will Texas get the money for the budget? Of course, budget cuts. These cuts include prison guard layoffs, reduced payments to doctors and Medicaid providers. Budget watchers say it is unlikely that legislators will be able to cut their way out of the hole when they return to Austin in January.
Budget cuts won't be the sole solution," said Dale Craymer, president of the business-backed Texas Taxpayers and Research Association. Would budget cuts be enough considering the massive amount needed to fill the budget hole? It would be highly doubtful. So what else is in mind for the legislators?
We see that state Rep. Rene Oliveira, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee is looking for new money and has begun hearings on the issue. "I'm not going to waste time on tax increases … if the votes aren't there and the governor is going to veto them," Oliveira said. It seems the only way to recover from a budget debt would be raising taxes and not just making layoffs and cutting payments to only doctors and Medicaid providers. Although lawmakers and Gov. Rick Perry signed an Americans for Tax Reform pledge that binds them to oppose ‘any’ and ‘all’ tax increases.
So, will we see the budget recover from its hole without hurting our pockets? Most likely no, but let’s hope something is in the works so Texas doesn’t get into budget trouble again.
So where will Texas get the money for the budget? Of course, budget cuts. These cuts include prison guard layoffs, reduced payments to doctors and Medicaid providers. Budget watchers say it is unlikely that legislators will be able to cut their way out of the hole when they return to Austin in January.
Budget cuts won't be the sole solution," said Dale Craymer, president of the business-backed Texas Taxpayers and Research Association. Would budget cuts be enough considering the massive amount needed to fill the budget hole? It would be highly doubtful. So what else is in mind for the legislators?
We see that state Rep. Rene Oliveira, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee is looking for new money and has begun hearings on the issue. "I'm not going to waste time on tax increases … if the votes aren't there and the governor is going to veto them," Oliveira said. It seems the only way to recover from a budget debt would be raising taxes and not just making layoffs and cutting payments to only doctors and Medicaid providers. Although lawmakers and Gov. Rick Perry signed an Americans for Tax Reform pledge that binds them to oppose ‘any’ and ‘all’ tax increases.
So, will we see the budget recover from its hole without hurting our pockets? Most likely no, but let’s hope something is in the works so Texas doesn’t get into budget trouble again.
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