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    Bill de Blasio‏Verified account @NYCMayor Mar 31

    Rikers Island is an expression of a national problem. The mass incarceration era did not begin in New York City but it’s going to end here.

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    10:53 AM - 31 Mar 2017
    75 replies 1,063 retweets 2,174 likes
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      2. Melonie Diaz‏Verified account @Melonie_Diaz Mar 31
        Replying to @NYCMayor

        Thank you for doing the right thing.

        1 reply 0 retweets 10 likes
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      2. Gripes InNyc‏ @gripesinnyc Mar 31
        Replying to @NYCMayor

        what about mass homelessness where will that end?

        2 replies 1 retweet 5 likes
      3. Alex P. Keaton‏ @AlexPKeaton79 Mar 31
        Replying to @gripesinnyc @NYCMayor

        Pfft he doesn't care about that

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      4. alliejane‏ @alliejane Mar 31
        Replying to @AlexPKeaton79 @gripesinnyc @NYCMayor

        He has a shelter expansion initiative. Are you following him closely or just lazy?

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      5. End of conversation
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      2. Liam Johnston‏ @liamdnoit Mar 31
        Replying to @NYCMayor

        Thank you, Mr. Mayor! The people of your city appreciate & are proud of your leadership on this issue. Please go forward boldly.

        1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
      3. jimmylme‏ @jimmylme Mar 31
        Replying to @liamdnoit @NYCMayor

        you don't speak for the people of his city. We hate him

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. End of conversation
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      2. elaine freedgood‏ @efreedgo Mar 31
        Replying to @NYCMayor @nathankhensley

        And let's stop sentencing 16 year olds as adults.

        1 reply 2 retweets 4 likes
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    1. where are‏ @BerniesTaxRtrns Mar 31
      Replying to @NYCMayor

      You're going to piss off a lot of powerful people. Good on you for doing the right thing!

      0 replies 0 retweets 8 likes
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      2. seniormoment‏ @PitbullNana Mar 31
        Replying to @NYCMayor

        If Riker's Island is a hell hole Bill de Blasio is to blame.

        2 replies 1 retweet 4 likes
      3. Lori Havard‏ @LoriEHavard Apr 1
        Replying to @PitbullNana @NYCMayor

        Because it wasn't before he took office? Riiight. #CloseRikers

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      4. seniormoment‏ @PitbullNana Apr 2
        Replying to @LoriEHavard @NYCMayor

        Does it make a difference?

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. End of conversation
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      2. Jasmine Gripper‏ @Jasgripper Mar 31
        Replying to @NYCMayor

        Does this mean you plan to close Rikers? #CLOSErikers

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
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    2. barney sumner‏ @barneybburn Mar 31
      Replying to @NYCMayor @WaladShami

      when you see the number of people the US locks up it's obvious the system's broken

      0 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
    3. old school‏ @Oldschool487 Mar 31
      Replying to @NYCMayor

      your a genius let's let all the criminals back into the streets? Why didn't someone think of this sooner?

      0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
    4. Debra Michelson‏ @dlivo777 Mar 31
      Replying to @NYCMayor

      @closerikers proud of you for standing against hate and abuse

      0 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
    5. Dave Fondu‏ @FonduCO Mar 31
      Replying to @NYCMayor

      Trouble with the probation dept. as well. Too many power hungry individuals. Threats across the board. Non violent offenders being treated

      0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
    6. Rightway5‏ @Freedom2speak5 Apr 1
      Replying to @NYCMayor

      Do the inmates help you with your private lawyers debt?' All ilegals, transgender & other freaks should donate 1 cent each. It will solve it

      0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes

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