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A courageous mother has gathered 1000 signature on the petition below. We want to help her gather more.The filled-out petitions will be presented to legislators, the governor, the parole commission (ERRC), and others to demonstrate a growing support for justice and reform. Now is the time for leaders to show courage. Later we will be including juvenile and elderly prisoners, but for now this petition hits the spot- RELEASE OLD LAW PRISONERS!!

As of July 2010, we have 1000 signatures! Please help!!

Petition

It's time for a second chance

To:

Governor Scott Walker

Secretary of DOC

Parole Chairman Alfonso Graham

All Wisconsin Legislators

We the undersigned, believe that the implicit elimination of parole for prisoners sentenced prior to January 1, 2000 is unlawful. These are "old Law " Prisoners , sentenced before truth-in- sentencing became the law. Many have met all their requirements and more and are still denied parole year after year . Prisoners sentenced prior to January 1, 2000 , who are eligible for parole, have maintained good conduct, and have a good post-release plan should be granted parole because it is consistent with the sentencing court' intentions. Such prisoners should not be denied parole for vague reasons like “hasn’t served sufficient time”,etc. It is now time for these inmates to be mainstreamed back into society where they can be productive citizens. Their families, friends, love ones, and in some cases jobs are waiting for them. Where is the second chance?

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Send to FFUP, 29631 Wild Rose Drive, Blue River, WI 53518