Mr. Santos:

In your article entitled “Lowering Recidivism Rates Through Liberalism” you indicate why you believe that correctional officers are guards rather that the name they currently have, you also mention that in order for lowering recidivism rates we need to do it with liberalism. We have been on the conservative side now for about 25-30 years, according to my professor and what he has taught us. And lastly you mention that some correctional workers intended to be “social workers” within the prison setting, but quickly found out that it is something unattainable because of the nature of prisons. My question to you is, do you think it will ever come down to having social workers work with prisoners within the prison setting? I know that’s what we need, but do you think that maybe “correction officers” will get a new title/name for their current job, or do you think that the election of President Obama will have something to do with taking a step forward in prison reform and/or lowering recidivism rates? Sorry if it is too many questions within one. I’d really like to see what you believe we’re in for in the future. Thanks for your time and I, as well as all of us appreciate the time you take to read and respond to our questions. Thank You.

Richard E.