The opportunity to REFORM this system is something that should UNIFY Republicans and Democrats. I have introduced a bill to do just this. It gives judges the opportunity to reduce sentences for those deserving a second look.
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Mass incarceration is not only a MORAL issue, it is a FISCAL issue as well. People locked up for non-violent drug offenses, released with NO rehabilitation quite often go back to jail. This is a moral outrage….and it costs us a lot as taxpayers!
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At a time when all Nebraskans are concerned about property taxes, we SHOULDN’T be spending $241 million on a new prison. We should first examine sentencing reform, drug rehabilitation programs, job skill training and, of course, mental health programs.
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Here’s a video I made with the
@ACLUofNE explaining my bill and an op-ed I just wrote for the@OWHnews.https://twitter.com/ACLUofNE/status/1235290117377585152?s=20 …
1:39While other states are closing prisons, Corrections wants to build a new one.@SenMcCollister is right. We need smart policy, not more prisons.
Read his op-ed: http://bit.ly/opreform pic.twitter.com/UoHJYL87RxShow this thread
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By looking for ways to lower costs for taxpayers? Excellent, glad you see it
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Providing rehab services to non-violent drug users will benefit the individuals and our communities as a whole. Addiction itself should not be treated as a criminal issue.
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Please run for President!
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Thank you Senator for speaking out! You are absolutely right.
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