I must promptly apologize for not writing in a while. These pigs here
are opening my letters to you and destroying the contents inside. I’ve
also been helping the brothers (Black and Brown) here at the notorious
Clinton max.
Since the new superintendent took over back in April 2010 there’s been a
slew of assaults by corruption officers on the Black and Brown. Keep in
mind this superintendent was once an officer, sgt, capt, and deputy.
Back in April a pig broke his nightstick over a brother’s shoulder after
the individual was laid out on the yard grounds. In May a young Muslim
brother who was wearing sweatpants to the yard was assaulted by several
dastardly pigs so badly that the brother defecated on himself. Of course
you know they charge the prisoner with assault so that they can justify
using force that is extremely excessive with impunity.
Also in May an older Mexican brother who doesn’t speak much english, nor
does he understand it, was told to place his hands on the wall, only the
pig motioned with his finger. He didn’t understand so he put both hands
on top of his head, he was then assaulted. This same brother was
assaulted again when he was being escorted back to his cell. He was
punched in his ribs and hit by a nightstick in his kidney area along
with his wrist being twisted and bruised. This brother is 119 pounds
soaking wet. He was also denied food. He’s a diabetic and has mental
issues and was spitting up blood.
The next day I saw him in the yard and a few Mexican brothers told me
what happened and I was furious! As a brother and a member of the Inmate
Liaison Committee(ILC) I took the prisoner, who was still spitting up
blood, to the COs post and explained his need for medical attention. He
did receive medical treatment, and x-rays and reports showed that he had
fractured ribs, photos of bruises and a twisted wrist. After I
translated a grievance form from Spanish to English about the abuse, he
was threatened by more abuse if he didn’t “sign off” the grievance. He
didn’t sign off and because of that he was retaliated on while coming
back from commissary. He was picked out of line an put on the wall,
while everyone else locked in. He was then handcuffed and a plastic bag
was put on his head until he passed out. He woke up in a daze (still
shackled) and now wet from the waist down from urinating on himself. The
coward ass pig hurled racial slurs at him, and that’s when brothers
started yelling “leave him the fuck alone!” He left for a so-called
hospital trip in June and he hasn’t been seen since. I have all of this
information first hand from the prisoner.
In May a brother was accosted in E-Block (SHU) by two pigs who jumped on
him. There was blood high on the walls. After handcuffing they swing you
like a pendulum high against the wall and watch you drop on your face,
head, body, etc. There was so much blood that it ended up underneath the
E-block door. I personally know the brother who did the clean up and he
told me “It looked like something out of CSI.”
Two years ago, then Supt Artus issued a memo after numerous complaints
by ILC and individuals throughout the population. He issued one on “use
of force” and another on “professional demeanor.” These memos have been
and continue to be blatantly disregarded just like many complaints and
grievances. The administration speaks with the same rhetoric “staff
abuse will not be tolerated” but as you can see nothing has changed. The
roughshod is becoming more and more like the practices at Gitmo!
Today, while in the yard, there was friction between the Muslims and the
LOs. Yesterday got real ugly between the two, resulting in brothers
being scared for their lives. As they met in the center of the yard, the
pigs were well prepared with rifles in hand and nightsticks. As they
recorded the yard I could see it in their eyes that they were
anticipating “tribalism.” Many brothers couldn’t see what was about to
take place. Although the beef was squashed (thanks to the Muslim
brothers), I just can’t see how we don’t recognize who our true enemy
is!
In hindsight, almost 40 years ago when troopers entered into the
notorious Attica prison on a “murderous rampage” killing 29 prisoners
and 10 of their own, they also used “dum dum” bullets which explode on
impact. I’m forgetting to mention it was against Geneva codes back then
as it is now. There’s also footage that shows caucasians (COs) yelling
“white power” after the gunshots rang out. Even now, almost 40 years
later, a plaque still remains in front of Attica honoring the co-called
bravery of the 10 pigs who they killed. Autopsy showed they died from
ground shot wounds. It doesn’t show any type of condolences for us
prisoners who were murdered. This shows that 1) These pigs will not only
kill the Black and Brown with impunity but also kill their own and call
it bravery, friendly fire, etc. 2) I personally feel that there should
be only 2 gangs: us and them!
In conclusion, prisons are the Alma Mater of terrorism with
quasi-torture tactics! Think about it, how else can a small group of
people (COs) maintain and rule a much greater number of people
(prisoners)? Stop reading this article and actually think about that.
The most concise answer is by “terror”! We are all victims of the
Amerikan social order. Violence is an Amerikan tradition, it’s citizens
thrive off it, and are addicted to it and enchanted by it. We have been
so desensitized that we fall victim so easily to Willie Lynch syndrome,
this modern day even. Bottom line is we need more solidarity between the
Black and Brown!” It seems that my efforts are becoming useless due to
the hostility I get when I confront my brothers involved in these Lumpen
Organizations. The leaders especially insist on dismissing me as “stuck
in the 60s mentality.” So now the mentality of the masses is “thuggery”
and “gangsterism.”
MIM(Prisons) adds: Too many people are brainwashed by BET and XXL
into thinking self-hatred and individualism is something new and trendy.
We join this prisoner in calling for a United Front for Peace of all
Lumpen Organizations active in prison and on the streets. We are
currently drafting a statement of unity for this United Front and will
look to leading LOs to sign and propagate it behind bars. Write to us to
get involved in this project.