ACLU Calls for the Closure of the Men's Central Jail

Hosted by
A new report says LA County's Men's Central Jail is a "medieval" institution that "drives men mad."  If it can't be fixed, should it be closed down? Also, Laura Chick goes to work for Governor Schwarzenegger. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, after four more ships are attacked by pirates from Somalia, should the merchant nations resort to force or aid to restore order?

A new report says thousands of mentally people at the Men's Central Jail are abused by other inmates and punished by guards. What are the alternatives to closing it down? Also, an interview with Laura Chick, Governor Schwarzenegger's new stimulus watchdog.  On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, four more ships have been attacked by pirates from Somalia, where depleted fishing grounds and political chaos are breeding crime on the high seas. Should the merchant nations resort to force or aid to restore order?

From this Episode:

Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producer:

Andrea Brody