Sunday, December 23, 2007

Human rights means squat in Massachusetts!

Did you know that in Massachusetts it is legal to punish students in group homes through the use of shocks delivered through electrodes attached to their skin? The government and courts of Massachusetts have long been aware of the use of this barabaric practice but have permitted it to continue. Doesn't say a whole lot for human rights in Massachusetts does it?

Full article at: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/12/20/staff_faulted_in_use_of_shock/

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