State Assemblyman James Settelmeyer (R-Gardnerville) is looking for ways Nevada can tighten the budgetary belt. He says the state could save over a million dollars a year if it stopped serving hot breakfast to its prison inmates.
The Las Vegas Review Journal reports that Greg Smith, a spokeperson for the Department of Corrections, admits hot breakfasts – like pancakes and eggs – are indeed being served but says Nevada spends just $2.17 per day per inmate on meals. He further defends the hot plate practice by saying the eggs are “not cooked to order.”
With or without the pancakes, E!! fully endorses the punishment of felons through egg choice deprivation. The fear of losing one’s autonomy on the question of “scrambled” or “sunny side up” is no doubt a frightening and therefore effective deterrent for those who might otherwise be tempted to a life of crime.
Whatever your personal egg prejudice, please communicate your support for the “No Pancakes for Prisoners” campaign to Assemblyman Settelmeyer.
Write:
770 Hwy 395 N
Gardnerville, NV 89410-7813
Call:
Office: 775-684-8843
Cell: 775-450-6114
Email:
2008 December 16
Dear Assemblyman Settlmeyer,
I’m 100% behind your No Pancakes platform. Let them eat Toast! If they must have an egg, let it be of the McMystery Muffin variety. That’ll teach ‘em.
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