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To: epicure who wrote (5066)	10/27/2002 11:48:54 AM
From: Mephisto	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 15516

"Accomplishments: Ann Richards oversaw a revival of the state's economic fortunes. She stressed government efficiency by authorizing comprehensive audits of every state agency. She focused on education as well, introducing site-based management to put more power in the hands of the parents and teachers at the campus level. In the area of law enforcement, Richards increased prison space, cut the release of violent offenders, introduced a substance abuse program in Texas prisons, and opposed the sale of assault weapons and "cop-killer" bullets. Richards was also noted for her unprecedented appointments of women and minorities to important posts. During her administration a state lottery was approved and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was passed." >>>>>>>>> X, The state has gone downhill ever since Richards left. We have Enron and the Bushes. And I've heard horror stories about the Texas prison system. NYTimes published a series of articles about prisoner rape while guards watched. These rapes are common and occur all over the country. A few years back, I corresponded with a nurse who worked in a Texas prison psychiatric ward. I should have kept her posts. The treatment for mentally ill prisoners who misbehaved was inhumane. If they acted up, guards in orange suits sprayed them with cold water and made them sit naked in cold, unheated cell for 24 hours or longer. They were not provided with a blanket. I asked her if these men were treated with medication. Generally, they were not. Thanks, for your post. PS: I woke up in the middle of the night, and I recalled her name was Ann Richards!