Jill Stien

Rank 27 of 47
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Score 44
10/3/2024, 9:44:45 PM
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In reply to:
Dr. Jill Stein🌻
@DrJillStein
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81d
We’ve seen this before. When Hurricane Katrina slammed into Louisiana, THOUSANDS of inmates were left behind despite mandatory evacuations. The sheriff said he left the inmates “where they belong." This is the result of a criminal legal system designed to dehumanize people.
Dr. Jill Stein🌻
@DrJillStein
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81d
Wakulla County Florida was under an emergency evacuation order due to Hurricane Helene, but Wakulla Correctional Institution officials made the conscious decision to leave 3,000 incarcerated citizens behind on purpose. Why weren’t incarcerated people part of that evacuation?

The statement addresses the issue of inhumane treatment within the incarceration system, particularly during emergency situations like hurricanes. It calls for action to reform the system by preserving human dignity and safeguarding human rights, aligning with a political campaign advocating for change.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for the humane treatment of incarcerated individuals. [+2]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the dehumanization in the current system and calling for reform. [+2]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to advocate for societal betterment by addressing systemic issues in the incarceration system. [+2]