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On the blog post Leniency and Open Arms is Given to Level III Sex Offenders in Rhode Island
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On the blog post Interview with Parole Board Chair, prior to Thrill Killer's Release.....I wanted to know why?
Maya Lincoln
9:14 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
ReplySuzanne,
I want to thank you for your hard work in trying to find the answers and for writing this blog. Just like many Rhode Islanders, I think it is also a downright disgrace to all of us in this state that they even aloow "good time behavior" for people who commit heinous crimes. Many of these "criminals" are master manipulators, so they would "act good" to be eligible, just so that they end up killing again. When I saw Channel 10 and their news report of the story and found that this "killer" was going to a state college, I immediately was in shock. I feel very sorry for the students, professors, faculty, and anyone who comes in contact with this "killer". Also, prisons should not be made "comfortable". It is supposed to be punishment and the ultimate punishment should be "behind bars without anything". How are we going to teach children and teens that prison is bad if they make it good. Criminals who commit heinous crimes should have their "human rights" revoked. They took away the rights of humans that they killed by their crimes, so we should take a way theirs. -
On the blog post How Displaying Holiday, Other Decorations Shouldn't Be Offensive
Maya Lincoln
7:22 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012
Robert E,
I know many of the Christmas symbols stem from Pagans. I am actually not a Christian. I am actually non-denominational. I actually follow some paganism and some Catholic. I also have many friends and family who are pagans. -
On the blog post How Displaying Holiday, Other Decorations Shouldn't Be Offensive
Maya Lincoln
7:25 pm on Monday, December 10, 2012
That is a very excellent point, Joe. Even Obama recognizes it the correct way "Christmas Tree". I even saw how beautiful it was.
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On the blog post How Displaying Holiday, Other Decorations Shouldn't Be Offensive
Maya Lincoln
4:31 pm on Monday, December 10, 2012
That is true Old Townie. Personally, I love freedom of speech (which is why I am glad to be able to post my opinions here on the Patch). However, even with freedom of sppech, I have to be careful about what i say because it could be used against me. That is the part of freedom of sppech that i feel is bad, the part where I could be "sued" for having an opinion. That is what i meant to say. BTW, I would never sue anyone for having an opinion. I actually appreciate it.
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On the blog post How Displaying Holiday, Other Decorations Shouldn't Be Offensive
Maya Lincoln
4:24 pm on Monday, December 10, 2012
ReplyI also want to point out when it comes to the lighting of Christmas Trees, I also attended the Providence City Christmas tree lighting (as I go ice skating at the rink downtown) and I have noticed that Only the "state house" only calls it holiday tree. I feel that when we display symbols of all backgrounds, we need to use the "proper" names for these symbols. I feel that when we see these displays, we are learning something from all of the cultures. Part of learning about a tradition from a culture is that we need to know the proper name for the symbol. Like for Channukah, it is the "Menorah", Christmas is the "Christmas tree", etc. I may celebrate Christmas, but I love how I am able to know that part of the tradition of Channukah is the lighting of the Menorah (not candle). This allows me to be educated about what their tradition is and if I were to ever be invited to partake in such a beautiful celebration, at least I have the correct understanding about this improtant symbol to their holiday. Part of acceptance and being diverse is not "changing" something to please others. It does not work. If anything this are just making people uneducated about the traditions and symbols of any culture.
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On the blog post How Displaying Holiday, Other Decorations Shouldn't Be Offensive
Maya Lincoln
4:13 pm on Monday, December 10, 2012
ReplyPublius,
You have an excellent point. (BTW, it is okay. I like what you had to say. I think you should post it on the Patch). But yes, many have taken the "freedom of speech" idea to their own liking in both good and bad ways. Lately we have been seeing it in bad ways. Thank you for sharing your point of view. -
On the blog post How Displaying Holiday, Other Decorations Shouldn't Be Offensive
Maya Lincoln
4:01 pm on Monday, December 10, 2012
Thank you Kim. I feel that part of diversity is not "hiding" or changing the name of a symbol to please others. It does not help. I feel that when we display all of the displays for all diverse backgrounds, we must use the correct name for whatever the symbol it is. Part of these displays should be educational and to learn and accept the many differing diverse background we have in this world. If we showed them to our children, and if they ask, we need to tell them the proper name, whether it be a "Christmas tree" or channukah Menorah.
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On the blog post How Displaying Holiday, Other Decorations Shouldn't Be Offensive
Maya Lincoln
3:56 pm on Monday, December 10, 2012
Thank you Suzanne,
I want to thank you for sharing your experience with us. You are correct that we all deserve a place at the table, not just one or the other. Plus, I also love how you explained that your son's school has an open table with most religious holiday items on it. Being Rhode Island we have many people with differing backgrounds.Even in some communities where they may not have many of one diverse background or another, we still should acknowledege them anyway. Thank you again for your input. Hope your son and his school have an amazing concert. -
On the blog post How Displaying Holiday, Other Decorations Shouldn't Be Offensive
Maya Lincoln
5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Thank you for sharing Joe the Plumber and English first. I think the National Christmas Tree is a very beautiful display.
Maya Lincoln
12:37 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Suzanne, I totally agree with you that Rhode Island is too lenient on Sex Offenders. It sickens me that even the "level Three" offenders are allowed back into society. I feel that they need to open up more prison institutions to house these types lifelong. I do not want to see Digital cable, internet, and other "luxuries" in the prisons. Prison should be a place of "punishment", not rest.
Also, any offender that commits any dangerous crimes or has a tendency to commit such crimes should not be allowed in society period. Even if it is not prison, but a well secured facility where there is 24/7 staff and ways that keep these offenders out of society. Also, the facility should have a work area, so that the offenders can perform "sheltered" employment (such as piecework). That way they can help pay for some of their housing expenses and lift some of the burden from the tax payers.
Suzanne, I am very proud of the work you do to help advocate for the safety and well being of our citizens. You are an amazing woman and I enjoy your articles.