Vigil to protest U.S.'s runaway imprisonment

Vigil to protest U.S.'s runaway imprisonment
Kay Lee
February 2000

We now have 2 million prisoners in the land of the free, and with the mad rush to judgment, mostly because of the tremendous numbers incarcerated in the name of the drug war, many innocents are being caught in the injustice system. This just has to stop.

On Feb 15th 2000, there will be prison vigils across the land sponsored by the November Coalition, supported by a variety of groups concerned with prison issues, and organized by people like you and me.

Florida supporters and inmate families will hold vigil from noon until 3:00 at Starke Prison near Gainesville Fl on Feb 15th to mourn the loss of honor and compassion that makes America the leading jailer in the world. Please stand with us to show Jeb Bush and all the nation's governors and legislators that the good people of our country care about even the least among us.

Directions To Starke: From East: SR-16, 11 miles west of Starke on left. Go through archway, circle to left, Administration Building (Red Brick) behind parking lot.

From North: (Macclenny) SR-121 south approximately 17 miles to SR-16 (before town of Raiford). Turn left onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. The Institution is on the right.

From South: US-301 north approximately 35 miles to SR-16 (Raiford Road) (West), go approximately 11 miles. The Institution is on the left.

From West (Lake City): SR-100 approximately 23 miles to SR-121 (Lake Butler), turn left, go approximately 6 miles, just outside town of Raiford turn right (east) onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. The Institution is on the right.

For more information contact Kay Lee at KLee@vitel.tzo.com or at 321-253-3673.