Clinton's talk at a Morgan Stanley conference this month angered its clients and drew an apology from Morgan's chairman, and at least one other company has disinvited him from a speech. The company's support is no surprise. CEO Larry Ellison was a staunch Clinton backer, and last November he hired former White House press secretary Joe Lockhart, fanning rumors that the ex-prez might join the company's board. The average lifespan of a Web page is 44 days. If you have something to say to a prisoner in the state of California, you have to put it in writing.
Inmates have no e-mail or Web access.
The prison system's e-mail phobia extends even to messages printed on paper. Despite the thumbs-up from the appeals court, it's unclear how prison officials can enforce what seems to be a toothless rule. Prospective pen pals can peruse the sites and send an e-mail message, which is then printed and mailed to the prisoners. Heimerich says printed e-mail is also a security threat. Prisoners could be communicating with other inmates, outside gang members or anonymous correspondents.