Razor Wire Won't Top Makeshift Convention Jail Cells

By Jeralyn, Section Democratic National Convention 2008
Posted on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 04:33:00 PM EST
Tags: Democratic National Convention, protesters (all tags)

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Who knew what they were thinking when they built the makeshift warehouse jail cells for those arrested during the Democratic National Convention, but at least they've scrapped one bad idea.

The razor wire covering the cells is being removed. Chain link fence coverings will be used instead. Also:

Sixty people an hour can be processed at the building, where cameras are set up to take mug shots alongside computerized fingerprinting stations.

A table holds six telephones, and two portable air-conditioning units each the size of a small truck pump cool air into the building. Each cell will contain 20 chairs. A sign posted on a steel column warns: "Electric stun devices used in this facility."

Anyone arrested in East Denver, not just protesters, will be transported to "Gitmo on the Platte."

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I think this is just stunning (5.00 / 3) (#1)
by Capt Howdy on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 04:23:55 PM EST

I saw pictures. no bathroom facilities, water, nothing.
actually I think Gitmo is better equipped.
stunning.
recreate 68 indeed.

Toilets? (5.00 / 2) (#2)
by scribe on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 04:26:07 PM EST

Water for drinking?
Sanitary supplies?
Toilet paper?

What else that would ordinarily be required in a civilized world, have they omitted from their plans?

Denver's Mayor had better put his foot down on the cops and get them to recognize their proper place in the scheme of things - public servants, not public masters.

Looking at this some more with an objective eye (5.00 / 2) (#5)
by scribe on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 04:32:54 PM EST

it's pretty likely you treat your dog better - and have to, since treating it like they intend to treat people could fall within the definition of animal cruelty.

A couple more questions: while the table has six (wow! how generous!) telephones, are they actually hooked up to anything?

What are they going to do if someone had - pre-arrest - some bad water or bad food? What if something like this happens?

I'm sure the Denver Police can amp up some additional charges in the event someone gets sick and makes a mess....


Most humane laws say (5.00 / 1) (#14)
by nycstray on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 04:52:48 PM EST

the animals must have access to food and water. Which means in the cage. There's a basic standard of care that must be met. They really should have at least water available in the Denver cages, imo.


: thats for pets (5.00 / 1) (#32)
by Jen M on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 07:55:46 PM EST

animal facilities have laws and regulations that include not only food and water but airflow, temperature, minimum space per individual, maximum animals per cage... on and on.

Unless you're Mitt Romney (none / 0) (