Menally-Ill
06-30-2002, 03:49 PM
Start gearing up folks. It's that time of year again.
In case you don't know the significance of Prisoners Justice Day, I am very proud to say this tradition began in Canada on August 10, 1975.
Unfortunately, it began as a one day hunger strike by inmates, to commemorate and honour inmates who died inside as a result of murder, suicide, guards abuse, or unattended health problems.
I've heard two stories about the very first protest, on August 10, 1975.
A) It was held at Millhaven Pen (here in Ontario) on the one year anniversary of the suicide of a man named Ed Nalon, in a solitary confinement cell, in a super max segregation unit.
B) It is to commemorate two inmates who died in solitary in the infamous British Columbia Penitentiary (which has since been shut down, and torn down!)
In any event, it is now an annual event, to raise awareness for prisoners' rights.
All the guys INSIDE here in Canada, REFUSE ALL FOOD that day, and REFUSE TO GO to the workshops, classes etc. for that day. They also do not leave their cells.
Corrections Canada used to punish them for it, but now they don't say a word, because it is a peaceful protest. But they do dock the guys their $7 pay for the day.
Outside organizations who work for Prison Reform, also hold protests OUTSIDE the pens, in solidarity.
So far, these August 10 Protest Days have spread to England, Scotland, Holland and Australia.
Spread the word, folks. If nothing else, fast that day...
Love,
Menolly
In case you don't know the significance of Prisoners Justice Day, I am very proud to say this tradition began in Canada on August 10, 1975.
Unfortunately, it began as a one day hunger strike by inmates, to commemorate and honour inmates who died inside as a result of murder, suicide, guards abuse, or unattended health problems.
I've heard two stories about the very first protest, on August 10, 1975.
A) It was held at Millhaven Pen (here in Ontario) on the one year anniversary of the suicide of a man named Ed Nalon, in a solitary confinement cell, in a super max segregation unit.
B) It is to commemorate two inmates who died in solitary in the infamous British Columbia Penitentiary (which has since been shut down, and torn down!)
In any event, it is now an annual event, to raise awareness for prisoners' rights.
All the guys INSIDE here in Canada, REFUSE ALL FOOD that day, and REFUSE TO GO to the workshops, classes etc. for that day. They also do not leave their cells.
Corrections Canada used to punish them for it, but now they don't say a word, because it is a peaceful protest. But they do dock the guys their $7 pay for the day.
Outside organizations who work for Prison Reform, also hold protests OUTSIDE the pens, in solidarity.
So far, these August 10 Protest Days have spread to England, Scotland, Holland and Australia.
Spread the word, folks. If nothing else, fast that day...
Love,
Menolly