A year ago, on Feb. 26, my family experienced the tragic loss of Robert Attaway, my nephew. He was only eight months old, and such a small life to lose. That child was and will always be my heart. When I lost him, I lost myself. I would like people to realize that life is short and it can be taken away at any time.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same. To be profitable, private prison firms must ensure that prisons are not only built but also filled. Industry experts say a 90 to 95 percent capacity rate is needed to guarantee the hefty rates of return needed to lure investors. Believe me, this doesn't take a rocket scientist. This whole concept is as hypocritical as passing animal-cruelty legislation and then a few months later having the rodeo come to town.