The Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, Va. By Ralph Northam May 1 at 7:00 AM Ralph Northam, a Democrat, is governor of Virginia.But for justice to be applied, punishments need to fit their crimes.
I believe we have more than enough mandatory minimum sentences — more than 200 — in Virginia state code. In recent weeks, I have visited with community leaders across the state seeking input on how I can best use the power of the governor’s office to make our commonwealth fairer and more equitable for communities of color. My commitment today will not solve all of the issues with our criminal justice system, but I believe it is a step in the right direction.
The 1980s and 1990s saw a rise in the popularity of mandatory minimums pegged to drug offenses, no matter the circumstances. Mandatory minimums for lower-level drug offenses, along with three-strikes laws, helped accelerate the rise in prison populations in the United States. At the end of 2016, the United States had 655 people in prison for every 100,000 adults, according to World Prison Population List, compared to a world prison population rate of 145 per 100,000 adults.
There is evidence that federal prison population numbers are starting to decline. This may be partly because of changes to federal mandatory minimum sentences, such as the Fair Sentencing Act approved by Congress in 2010.Not only are mandatory minimum laws overly punitive and discriminatory, but they’re also expensive. Prison is not free. Governments, and ultimately taxpayers, bear the costs.
Way to go coonman. Trying to make amends
Actually the republicans are doing that, your a klan black face wearing racist. Step down.
The essence of the ‘ criminal justice system’ does not and should not recognise separate communities. By making a point of doing so, Ralph Northam reveals that he is just another dummie making what he thinks are important sounding and impressive noises.
LOL
Man who refused to resign when picture of himself in either a KKK outfit or blackface emerged says words about POC
The United States of A colorist COLO(W)RiST THiS (A} NoTE
'And I do that by dressing in black face, in solidarity and making sure that their babies can be aborted, even after birth.'
Now do infant survivors of abortion.
How is he still in office? Oh yeah, its OK to be racist and be a Democrat.
You need to go away!
Does that include whites in blackface?
Are you saying that we need special laws just for them?
Does 'communities of color' include those wearing blackface? Ralph 'Coonman' Northam
How about for all of us!
Washington Post tries to provide cover for racists now?
Hasn’t Trump already been doing this?
Says the man in a Klan hood!
Well he tried to simulate the black experience in America, that was so noble of him putting on the blackface, very brave , diverse ,
Justice should have nothing to do with color. This is wrong, and this is dangerous. Another virtue signaling Leftist that will do much more harm than good.
Lmao
Did you say Ralph Northam? Oh yeah, he’s the guy that likes to let babies die a few hours after birth while he helps the mom decide...
Huh..
Gov Coonman!
What is the klansman talking about now? I thought he was resigning.
Ah yes, the racist governor suddenly cares about black people. Still has his job, incredibly.
Doesn’t change a thing about your racist past...you will NOT be renominated. In a few more years you can go back to practicing your moonwalk moves. GTFOH. We will nominate and elect a better Democratic. Republicans are out of the question.
we know how islamic terrorists helping all form of terrors all over world. some media and politician just ignore this threat to get vote of muslims but Democracy will become traitorocracy if traitors sympathizers get power. time has come to crush islamic terror in all forms.
Too late RalphNortham , we know you’re a racist. Those photos proved it all.
Simple Solution: Keep it in your pants until your married. Do well in School. Work Hard. Stay away from bad people. Take responsibility for your actions. Watch that crime rate fall...
Did RalphNortham say that wearing black face? How does this racist and infanticide prompter still have a job? Opps.. forgot TheDemocrats ARE the party of racism and anti-semitism. PJNET MAGA
Is this a joke?
He’ll make them “comfortable” while a conversation with the doctor happens to decide what to do... Pretty sure the baby killer is not the best guy to look out for “justice” in any shape or form.
And life impossible for minute old babies.
Why does this man still have a job?
will he do this in blackface?
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