Arkansas Blog

Few states have precautionary and hiring practices that would preclude undue punishment.

I recall watching a doc film on Japanese prison camps. The officers and conscripted soldiers-guards were
on the bottom of the Imperial Army's pecking order. For various reasons they were not chosen to
fight or command. Thus this lower grade of Imperial Soldier was more likely to torture prisoners which
proved to be true. Two factors were at work. One, is they assumed by being cruel and extremely strict on prisoners they were being better soldiers; two, being cruel and sadistic comes with being on lower part of the food chain.

I doubt the scenario changes much in Ark prisons.

Looks like there's some remorse after having to fire those 7 good-ole-boy guards at Brickeys. This is bound to make retention much easier.

Ms. Tyler has a conveniently short memory when it comes to the use of pepper spray on inmate's who fail to follow lawful orders. Its abundantly clear that the ADC has never had much problem using excessive force.

http://maxpages.com/darkevilworld/The_Death_of_Eddie_Bagby

Eddie Bagby:
-first time offender
-no history of violence
-sprayed with pepper spray for "failing to obey a lawful order" when he was in clear physical distress
-died at the age of 24, at the hands of ADC staff

John Braodway:
-shot pepper spray at Eddie Bagby who failed to obey a lawful order
-killed Eddie Bagby
-got to keep his job

"The legislative council's Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations asked no questions about the policy and immediately declared its review complete."

Legislative Council on Administrative Rules and Regulations

Sen. John Paul Capps, Chair
Sen. Jack Critcher
Sen. Percy Malone
Sen. Steve Bryles
Sen. Bob Johnson
Sen. Kim Hendren
Sen. Shawn Womack
Sen. Bobby Glover
Sen. Henry "Hank" Wilkins, IV, ex officio
Sen. Steve Faris, ex officio
Rep. Daryl Pace, Chair
Rep. Benny Petrus
Rep. Johnny Key
Rep. Shirley Walters
Rep. Chris Thyer
Rep. David Dunn
Rep. Steve Harrelson
Rep. Lamont Cornwell
Rep. Scott Sullivan, ex officio
Rep. John Paul Wells, ex officio

What does "the review is complete" mean? Is the committee considering further action or not? ANd why isn't Smith authorized to talk with reporters? Shouldn't it be the other way around? Whoever attempts to "deauthorize" the people/press's right to know ought to be fired on the spot.

At best this whole proposal sounds like a very bad idea.. I hope we learn more details.

It sounds to me like Gitmo fever is spreading. Authoritarian types hate it when they hear other authoritarians have bigger clubs and whips. If Sgt. Bobby can club em, why can't I?

YA know.....this is just what this country needs...more punishment methods for the underclass. A quick look at the criminals spread thru the Bush administration shows if we need more and better punishment...it needs to start at the top. Let's start with waterboarding Scooter Libby and see what he has to say. Hell, while you're at it, waterboard UCA Lou and see how much more money has been slipped under the table to him.