Letters to the Editor

Cover, June 20: “Overlooked and Written Off”

Hope for the System

The entire prison system is barbaric, counter productive and detrimental to society and those in the system from inmates to employees. I certainly want those convicted be reformed into good, moral and productive members of society.

That said and wished for, I also want the prisoners to make full restitution to those harmed by their crime! It is necessary for the effects of their crime to be fully repaired before they are also repaired as a person. My hope is that they get paid a small amount for their use in prison, but the majority of compensation to go those injured—including the financial burden of legal fees both to the inmate and the victim … Our system punishes but does not reform people in it. Perhaps if we have faith that all have been reformed we will accept them back with less reserve.

Lynn Allen
SFReporter.com

Web Extra, June 25: “A Chance for Change”

No Matter Who’s Mad

I have learned so much from Barron [Jones] in the short time I've known him, about journalism, race, class and how to have fun in a job where the goal is to seek truth no matter how many people you piss off. Thank you @aaron_con_choco for highlighting him.

Austin Fisher
via Twitter

Web Extra, June 15: “SFPD Releases Rap Video”

*Didn’t Watch

I remember when sharing an old message was revitalized by doing it "in rap." Those early '90s were a special time. Nearly 30 years later, still cool! *didnt watch police department video*

Ben J Lewinger
via Twitter