They keep finding cell phones. Can you believe this? Now there's a team of guards going around every day shaking down 5 prisoners on each pod. They hit our section already. My cage had been turned upside down when I returned to it.
One guy was gassed. Not sure what kind of issues he had with the guard. Nonetheless, he didn't appreciate something about her actions! He expressed unkind words at her. Not sure what she said. I couldn't hear her, they were on the end of the run. Anyway, once she left threatening to write him a case. This made him furious! The guard working the pod exchanged a few words with this guy, who threw his juice into this guard's face. A furious guard retaliated by throwing juice back onto this inmate. Immediately they came to move this guy. Inside this guy's mind, 'the guard threw juice on him first'. He would be gassed and moved. This is just a small piece of what's been going on in my life.
These teams remove property out of inmates' cages that they shouldn't be. I had to threaten to be gassed just to get the ribbons of my typewriter back!
Most of these guards don't know the rules, they only know the rules that allow them to take something. Thankfully my property was returned.
I have to battle with ignorant ass guards, an environment filled with distractions.
I'm still suffering knee pain. It's worse. I don't run anymore. The pain only allows me to do exercise, push up, sit up & other things where I'm not bending my knees.
I picked up some weight. This & not being able to physically do what I've been able to do affects me psychologically.
This month I'm supposed to receive the injection for my knee. I know I'm going to be forced to write a grievance just to receive the shot!
Officials have closed the unit to all outside visitors. Surely you've heard about the swine flu? Closing the unit is the first step. They're hoping more drastic steps won't be necessary. Actually, every prison in the State of Texas is closed to the outside world. Guards & workers are the only ones allowed in. A lot of prisoners are upset. All small pieces...

12-05-2009, 00:00 geschreven door Sunshine