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Idle American
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Arizona jail has got it goin' on...


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Just heard about a contest
Inspired by the American Idol show
Involving a different kind of
Idle Americans we all know
Sitting in a prison
No matter what put you there
Gives you lots of time
On your hands and
Reasons you might
Want to share
The talents you were given
The positive ones at that
So out in Arizona
Is where the Idle Americans are at
Singing out their hearts
They narrowed it down to six
And these stri-ped prison inmates
Got a different kind of fix
They entertained the others
And heard cheers all for them
This could make a difference
And to that I say Amen

  

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 Reviews of "Idle American"
Reviewed by Lynn Barry
Reviewed on March 25, 2007
Sherry,
Thanks for the link but guess what? It is the same jail that the contest was held at and the same sheriff...he is truly trying lots of ways to make differences in the way things are done on the "inside." THANKS AGAIN...HUGS

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on March 25, 2007
I am with Ron on this, but anything that can give a down and out person hope and a reason to reform, I am for that also. I think that there are a lot of things that prisoners could be doing, not the least, growing and raising their own food, cleaning the highways, etc. I think that the idle time is not in their best interest and giving prisoners a job that can teach them pride would be a big step toward their rehabilitation. Thanks for the info, Lynn. Here is an article on a different kind of prison in Arizona.
http://www.snopes.com/crime/deserts/pink.asp
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on March 25, 2007
Nice take on a nation phenom. I'm for chain gangs and hard, physical work, give them something to do besides free education, movies, TV, and the Internet.

Ron

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on March 25, 2007
Enjoyed

Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)
Reviewed on March 25, 2007
Now that's re-education! Encouraging words and theme here Lynn - gives us all hope! Big hugs, Panda :)

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on March 24, 2007
Amen indeed!

Reviewed on March 24, 2007
Lynn,

I saw this, too! I say, MORE POWER TO 'EM!! Loved it, love this, and love YOU!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed on March 24, 2007
I saw this on the Today show this morning before Karla went to work, and I think it is a good idea. Very well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on March 24, 2007
I never heard of this one LYNN this would be interesting... Thanks for the info and this enjoyable poetry... Peace HUGS
Josie


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