Public Comments for: HB801 - Electronic communication systems within state correctional facilities; telephone calls.
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Last Name: Rust Locality: Chesterfield

I oppose all these unconstitutional, dangerous, and pointless laws.

Last Name: Bowman Locality: Alexandria

Alexandria is a vibrant city based on history, culture, a waterfront and lots of tourism. If Virginia has money and space to build an arena then you have money and space to build new schools. Our school system is deplorable. It’s overcrowded. Think of your citizens before thinking about your quick money grab that eventually leads to an inevitable loss. We don’t want or need an arena. This is pure greed.

Last Name: zielanski Organization: my family Locality: Newport News, VA, USA

Dear Sir or Madame. Last year in Newport News I was assaulted by a 27 year old black man from Chesapeake because of his road rage.. This was at my local bank 11;30 in the morning. This young man almost lost his life at my hand because you cannot reel in your problem young men. His words feet from me were ' im going to kick your ass and then kill you'. My pistol changed his mind. I saw for myself the woke judges and a woke system that perpetuates the problem. The criminal justice system has been flung far far left which IS causing a public safety hazzard. No new gun control is needed. More jail time for the trash that i dealt with is. My Congressman Bobby Scott and Delegate Cia Price do not represent me.

Last Name: Jefferson Organization: Lunenburg CC Locality: Victoria

As a single income mother and wife who provides financial support to my husband that is incarcerated, I fully support this bill. While thankfully I've not had to miss other utility bills to fund the phone account so that I can remain in contact with my husband; it is a debt and a burden each month to have to account for the $300-$400 dollars it costs me to communicate with them. I do think that constant communication with my husband has contributed greatly to their rehabilitation. I also feel that because of our communication, he has become a better men who has accepted and are remorseful of his actions that landed him in prison. I just don't know how much longer I will be able to afford this bill given the increase in prices for rent and other utilities. I hope you would pass this legislation so that I can continue to communicate with them . Thank you for your support for HB801.

Last Name: Moore Locality: Henrico

This debate over guns was settled in 1791. We have all the laws we need to cover the action of a criminal. Murder is illegal no matter the tool used. Assualt is illegal no matter the tool used. Your ridiculous attack on the rights of all Virginians is just another chapter in the failure our our legislature to deal with the true issues that plague our state. Restore our rights and work to better the state and stop with the petty and vindictive law making that only hurts the innocent. Every day our governing bodies from congress to you become less relevant as a part of our lives, since all you ever manage to do is destroy and steal.

Last Name: Davis Locality: Saltville

In Ohio one year after constitution carry passed gun crimes went down

Last Name: Jackson Locality: Mineral

Please vote YES in support of HB801. Connection to the outside world allows men & women to remain relevant in their families’ lives, it allows them to be more than just a person behind prison walls and gives them a purpose when there seems to be none. Ensuring that ALL families can remain in contact with their loved ones who are incarcerated is PROVEN to be effective in their reintegration into society. The current cost of the most basic of communications with loved ones inside can make or break most people’s budgets on any given day/week- BUT it doesn’t have to be this way!

Last Name: Barnes Organization: Citizen Locality: Bedford

I've commend prior on these issue but would like to reemphasize that more laws of these nature only impose on those of us that already obey the law and I think that you could explain this to your constituents demanding more gun control. I always find it ironic and dubious that those wanting more gun control either don't own a gun, have never fired a gun or don't want to purchase one but wish to infringe upon those of us who are responsible gun owners. Many of these bills on gun control shouldn't even be proposed and if you are supporting these bills you're being dishonest to your own base in tell them that this will reduce crime. It can't reduce crime and never has since other cities such as Chicago ,crime ALWAYS increases with more gun control and Always goes down with less in most situations. I have friend who lives in Chicago and had to sue because they outlawed all firearms several years back. The citizens won that case and were allowed to own AR-15's and all various forms of semi automatic fire arms pistol and rifle. According to him and the data CRIME WENT DOWN. The exception to gun laws which are already on the book as always is proper back ground checks so criminals cannot exploit the legal process by purchasing as a felon. As for removing someone's rights to own a gun under a DUI or DWI I fail to see any relevance or correlation and causation to the issue of guns in general. I am apposed to all these gun control bills and support the two pro guns bills being proposed.

Last Name: James Organization: Incarcerated loved one Locality: Woodbridge

As a single income mother and wife who provides financial support to my son and husband that is incarcerated, I fully support this bill. While thankfully I've not had to miss other utility bills to fund the phone account so that I can remain in contact with my son and husband; it is a debt and a burden each month to have to account for the $300-$400 dollars it costs me to communicate with them. I do think that constant communication with my son and husband has contributed greatly to their rehabilitation. I also feel that because of our communication, they have become better men who has accepted and are remorseful of their actions that landed them in prison. I just don't know how much longer I will be able to afford this bill given the increase in prices for rent and other utilities. I hope you would pass this legislation so that I can continue to communicate with them . Thank you for your support for HB801.

Last Name: Long Locality: Bedford

The price of communication in prisons and jails are ridiculous. Even though someone made a mistake they should still be able to afford communication with their loved ones. I know personally I spend well over $200 a month just on phone calls and emails. This money could be used on other bills in my home or even help with me spending more money at stores in my local community increasing the local revenue rather than a huge communications company that does absolutely NOTHING for Virginia say YES to HB 801 free phone calls

Last Name: Seiler Locality: Bartow Fl

I'm in support of this bill. My Loved One at Keen Mountain would greatly benefit from this bill. The rising prices living a normal life is very difficult for everyone both incarcerated and those that are walking free. Also, this would help with the rehabilitation of inmates and allow more Loved ones to call and visit bringing stability to those that are incarcerated. This is a good bill!

Last Name: Chaffin Locality: Alexandria

As a special education teacher, I spend countless hours providing individualized instruction and crafting personal plans for educational success. I should not then also have to work as a tutor and adjunct professor just to ensure my beloved husband can call our family. This is especially important for his young child, so I work extra to ensure he can be an active parent. Being able to tell his father about his school day and sporting events and get stories and advice in return is fundamental to his development. Every child deserves to hear their parents say, “I love you,” and the cost of a call should never be the reason they can’t. That is why I am asking you to please support bill HB801. Saying I love you shouldn’t cost a thing!

Last Name: Mahaney Locality: MIDLOTHIAN

This practice is so detrimental to the well-being of all people. It has been studied and confirmed to cause more harm than good and it is well past time to discontinue. We need oversight of the jails and prisons to assure it stops.

Last Name: Mahaney Locality: MIDLOTHIAN

This practice is so detrimental to the well-being of all people. It has been studied and confirmed to cause more harm than good and it is well past time to discontinue. We need oversight of the jails and prisons to assure it stops.

Last Name: Phillips Locality: North Chesterfield

The end of solitary confinement must be done My son was murdered in solitary confinement at Red Onion Prison in Pound Va on 1/3/22.

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