Akron Beacon Journal, July 10, 1998. Washington Post, id. Quoted in The Progressive, id. T hey're like fluff . It's a form of political show business.
Politicians are more interested in their standing in the polls than in good correctional practice.
J udge Flannery, prosecutors and defense attorneys agree that a shock belt could not prevent a sudden outburst of violence like Mr. Curry's. Another safety alternative is handcuffs, which Mr. Curry was not wearing. According to a number of reports, when the stun belt is used directly against the skin it does leave two distinctive round marks from the electrodes that take some time to heal. The Progressive, id. 15. Quoted in Associated Press, July 10, 1998.