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Name of Site: Fremantle Prison
URL: http://www.fremantleprison.com.au/
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Review: It's only been ten years or so since the last prisoner was transferred
out, and now the place is a fascinating relic of our colourful (some might
say jaded) history. The quite infamous prison - home to many a thief,
scallywag and twisted sociopath - has nearly 150 years of sordid tales
to tell. What was once a place of suffering and inhumanity is now the
perfect venue for your wedding reception! How the times have changed.
The site is full of all kinds of interesting history and photographs,
with all the info you need to check it out for real next time you feel
like some spine-tingling ghost action. - SS
Name of Site: Anmesty International
URL: http://www.amnesty.org/
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Review: Amnesty is the world leader in advocating justice and human rights.
After 40-odd years of existence, they have an incredible record of achievements,
yet it seems nothing much has changed. Every one of us needs to get involved
to help end human suffering at the hands of others. The site is a wealth
of information, active campaigns, horror stories, news and reports. It's
time to join, donate, participate and help in the many areas Amnesty targets.
Inaction equals complicity. How guilty are you of not doing anything?
Act now. - SS
Name of Site: Alex Jones' Prison Planet
URL: http://www.prisonplanet.com/
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Review: Here's a concept for you; whether you like it or not, the entire
planet is being turned into a military/industrial police state and prison
complex. Alex Jones is a one man army, fighting the onslaught of conservative
policy across the globe on his weekly radio show and 24/7 website. He
presents endless evidence of conspiracy, scandal and outrage as the 'powers
that be' plan to impose tyranny on us all. Step out of line, question
authority, offer an alternative viewpoint, and you are headed for jail,
buddy. Are you with Alex, or are you with the terrorists? Check out the
site before he is arrested ...or silenced! - SS
Name of Site: November Coalition
URL: http://www.november.org/index.html
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Review: Meet the victims of the drug war - no, not the poor addicts dying
on the streets, the innocent people and unwitting small time dealers locked
up for 25-50 year sentences based on the testimony of hard core drug dealers
who bargain with authority to dob someone in - anyone - to stay out of
jail and stay in business. A quick read through this site and you will
see that the drug war is not only out of control, it is a complete failure,
destroying countless families for generations, perpetuating the problem
and doing nothing to control drug trafficking. The stories are heart wrenching,
but NC is gaining momentum every day to put an end to the madness. - SS
Name of Site: Stop Prison Rape
URL: http://www.spr.org/
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Review: Yes, we all know it happens, we all joke about it, but here you
will see it is very, very real, and no laughing matter. It is in fact
an entire social system of control and abuse that no one, especially non-violent
offenders, deserves to endure. The gritty reality needs to be told so
that something can be done, and it is told very well here. Survivors offer
advice to victims, explain how the system works and plead for us all to
realise how horrendous the problem is. We need to know that the most violent
offenders in society become the top dogs in prison, and are effectively
rewarded for their crimes by being allowed to continue their violence
on the inside. Read on and wake up to what really happens out of site
and out of mind. - SS
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