more than appalled.

the state of california is finally going to outlaw the practice of shackling women inmates during labor.

this bill would also make it illegal to deny pre and postnatal care to women in the california prison system.

it’s pretty hard to believe that such a bill is necessary, but it’s true – up until now the state of california has forced the shackling of women during labor to protect society from their possible escape (not to mention the posting of armed guards in the delivery room).

there’s so much ranting to be done about a news item like this it’s hard to even know where to start.