FLORIDA PRISONERS SUPPORT HILLARY OVER DONALD 2 TO 1

June 23, 2016

Although Disenfranchised, Prisoners Still Can Express Their Opinions

A new magazine, XfelonINK, A Voice For Prisoners, has published their first issue, consisting of art, poetry, short fiction, and short non-fiction, by prisoners nationwide. Libby got her copy in the mail recently and was excited that they chose my poem, “In The Prison Of My Rejection,” and essay, “Something Happened In Prison  Yesterday,” for featured publication. I’m looking forward to receiving my copy.

It is too late to include in the Spring issue, but the Editor-In-Chief, Suza Lambert Bowser, in Arcata, California, sent out a request to conduct an informal poll of prisoners asking who they support in the Presidential election. I spent a day surveying a cross-section of men  here at Columbia C.I. Annex, near Lake City, Florida, and was so surprised by some of the comments that I decided to write this summary. We are denied the right to vote, but as long as the First Amendment is still in effect, we can express our opinions.

I mention the Freedom of Speech aspect because of a comment made to me in 2000, by a Ku Klux Klan  (KKK) prison guard, after I told him that prisoners retained their Constitutional rights. I’ll never forget what he said, “The Constitution ain’t in effect in Columbia County.” (Note: he ain’t employed as a guard anymore).

Back to Hillary and Donald: I surveyed 33 prisoners, a little over two percent of a total population of around 1600 (about ten percent are in lockup, unavailable), broken down as follows:

• Black —      9   (27%)
• white —    13    (39%)
• Hispanic — 8    (24%)
• Other —      3    (9%)

Age ranges: 18-25 (2), 26-35 (10), 36-50 (9), 51-65  (9), over 65 (3)

Survey question: “If you could vote in the Presidential Election in November, who would you choose, and why?”

• Hillary:  22   (67%)
• Donald:  10   (30%)
• Neither:    1    (3%)

Why?  Donald Trump supporters:

• “Because we need change. I want America to be great again.”
• “I would never want a woman for President. He’s not a politician.”
• “He’s not politically correct. That’s the problem with this freaking country now.”
• “He’s a real m___f____. He don’t play any games.”
• “He’s a Republican. I’m from New York.”
• “I think the U.S., in dealing with Israel, we need someone with money.”
• “Trump has no political experience, sounds more like a child.”
• “I don’t trust Hillary.”
• “Not Hillary, that’s for sure. I’m against women right now.” (Note: because of his charges).

Why?  Hillary Clinton Supporters:

• “Donald spews too much hate.”
• “Trump wants to deport illegal aliens. I’m an illegal alien.”
• “She’s an equalist.”
• “I want to see her make history.”
• “She’s a Democrat. I think she’d make a better president.”
• “Because of Bill.”
• “Least of two evils.”
• “I like Trump, but I hope Hillary wins. I hope she lets people out of prison.”
• “She’s got more morals. She’s not like Trump, who wants to throw people out.”
• “I think she’s more worthy of the position. She’s been there. Trump’s a loose cannon. He’s a good businessman, but he’ll get us in a war.”
• “She’d be more politically helpful to do for the people.”
• “I’m not into politics. We all look for change. For the people, with no racism, hate, or discrimination.”
• “I just think she’d be a better president.”
• “She’s smarter than he is.”
• “Her husband was black.”
• “Because Bill is her husband.”
• “I feel she’s more qualified.”

Why? Neither — (1) — “I wouldn’t vote. I don’t like either one.”

If you’d like to read the Spring Issue of “XfelonINK,” go to www.xfelonink.com, to order your copy ($9.95), or download for $4.95.

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If you’re interested in seeing what is happening outside the mainstream, check out “a voice for prisoners, both inside and outside the razorwire.” XfelonINK.

Charlie