California may distribute condoms to prison inmates; bill is advancing in state legislature

Washington Times ^ | 5-14-14 | Tom Howell Jr.

[TurboZamboni]

California lawmakers are considering a measure that would allow the state to distribute condoms to prison inmates, an attempt to cut down on sexually transmitted diseases and HIV, although sex acts between inmates would remain unlawful. Reuters reports the bill is advancing in the Senate — it already passed the state Assembly — and would direct state officials to set up a five-year plan to hand out condoms throughout the state’s prison system. “We are not only advocating for the improved health of prisoners,” the bill’s sponsor, Democratic Assemblyman Rob Bonta, said. “But we are also protecting communities across the state that could potentially be harmed by communicable diseases when former prisoners relocate to neighborhoods upon re-entry.”

[TurboZamboni]

Inmates really do run the asylum.

[rjsimmon]

I suppose this is in response to the high pregnancy rate at the men’s prison?

[molson209]

Make them get Married first

[detective]

“allow the state to distribute condoms to prison inmates”

Among the other things taxpayers are being forced to pay for.

Are taxpayers required to buy them lube too?

[TurboZamboni]

Chelsey Manning is going to request to go there.

I bet we get to pay for his ‘gender reassignment’ ,too.

[null and void]

Yeah, cuz condoms will never be used to smuggle drugs, never be filled with urine and feces and thrown at guards, never braided into garottes, never...

[DoughtyOne]

All the problems in the state, and this is what they focus on.

Come to think of it, I'm surprised they had time what with all those nasty guns out there, and new "senseable" gun laws needing to be enacted.  /s


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[MeshugeMikey]

in no other world....could this happen..

Californa is taking it;s rightful place as America Progresses into The Abyss

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

So long as prison authorities can’t protect every inmate from forcible rape, then providing condoms is reasonable.

[TurboZamboni]

Rapists are going to follow the ‘rule’ ?

Isn’t that how they got to prison in the 1st place?

[ltc8k6]

http://www.wral.com/before-the-story-airs-pizza-parties-for-prisoners-/13638281/

Prisoners get wings and pizza deliveries on a regular basis.

[moovova]

Nice!

[MeshugeMikey]

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[dfwgator]

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[Don Corleone]

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[AppyPappy]

Because they are so good at obeying rules.

[Responsibility2nd]

Who says prison authorities have the obligation to protect every inmate?

And if you think a rapist is going to take the time to use a condom, then....

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

Yes, I’d venture that few prison rapists will use the condoms. I am saying that, if all the stories are to be believed, prison authorities have failed miserably in carrying out their duty to prevent prison rapes. The least (and I do mean the least) they can do is attempt to protect the rape victims from being infected with deadly diseases. This isn’t about condoning the actions of the rapists, it’s about protecting their victims. Issuing condoms is a start, albeit probably largely a symbolic start. If you were to suggest dickerectomies for prison rapists, I wouldn’t be likely to object.