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New policy silences inmates' recorded inspirations

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From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date: 19990509
Author:EUGENE KANE

Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. William Congreve

Let's call this one yet another reason why you don't want to end up behind bars in Wisconsin.

Beginning next month, a new policy will go into effect calling for the total banning of cassette recorders and tapes for all the inmates in the Wisconsin prison system. Which means no inmate will be allowed to have personal tapes in his or her possession. No music, no inspirational speeches, no religious messages; nothing. The first part of the new policy takes effect June 1, after which inmates ...

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