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 Tracy Ingle: Another Drug War Outrage; from Reason Magazine (US), 5/7/08 |
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Tracy Ingle: Another Drug War Outrage; from Reason Magazine (US), 5/7/08 |
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Joyce #15167-039 |
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Sentenced to 19 years and 7 months
I am an inmate at the Federal Prison Camp at Alderson, W.V. I have served 10 years and 3 months, having been incarcerated since 1994. I was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine. I am a first time non violent offender.
In reality, I have never denied my guilt to possession with intent to distribute heroin. I was a small time drug dealer in Detroit, Michigan. I was a go between or the middle person as you call it. I picked up drugs from my connection and sold them to my two co-defendants.
One year before I was indicted, I was feeling pretty good about myself. I was a recovering addict who had just graduated with my bachelors degree in business administration. My family was proud of me.
There is nothing I want more than to go home to be with my children and grandchildren. I LOVE them all so much, the years away from them don't get easier. The truth is, as each year goes by I feel like my heart is being broken over and over again. I can see the sadness in the eyes of my children and grandchildren and feel their pain.
In the more than 10 years of my incarceration I have maintained clear conduct, and have taken classes that were available to me to improve my character I strive to be a good role model to those who come in contact with me.
Being in prison has been another learning experience for me. I see things so much more clearly now. I believe I've learned my lesson and have paid my debt to society, and that everyone deserves a second chance.
I pray every day that Congress will change the harsh drug laws.
I pray that Parole will be reinstated in the Federal Prisons, and I especially pray that President Bush will commute my sentence, and the sentences of many other offenders in my situation.
Sincerely, Joyce Ramos
Updated - 8/24/04
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