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Press Release and case profile on Juan Manuel Albarado #1452106 can be read at www.popular4people.org

Who's Watching The Watchers?

 2009

Hegemony is a kind of domination that implies a measure of consent from those being dominated, those that are known as…the little people, those at the bottom of the barrel. Hegemony is different than control by a violent force. It is a steady systematic and systemic order of preponderance, rather than a rule by an iron fist. It may seem soft to the face, but this form of political power is devastating to those at the bottom of this power. When we accept the principle of our own inferiority and in simple terms "know your place" we participate in our own subjugation. More often it is the poor and disadvantaged who suffer the most from this form of political power and control, and there are a series of circumstances that put one at the bottom with no political influence, leaving them susceptible to being handled with no relief.

The Criminal Justice and Prison ‘Industrial Complex’ is one example of how Governments are maintaining control and keeping targeted people and populations thru-out America. Specific cultural and ethnic groups suffer disproportionately. The System is not specifically targeting to only people of color….thou we do suffer disproportionately. The current system has been abused, set up and manipulated. Those with no funds to pay for competent and zealous legal representation or know anyone with any political influences are being railroaded into prison. Literally processed like a piece of produce meat through an assembly line styled court system, with no relief. In states such as Texas and California, "The System" is deeply rooted and established. The effects are devastating and impacts mostly certain communities. It touches whole generations infecting the minds and consciousness of the young. Speaking on these miscellaneous effects hold no substance without statistical analysis for support. Stressing the point "When Governments are allowed to systematically and officially administer control", using corrupt policies and means to maintain political power. It is the poor and politically disadvantaged who suffer at a much higher rate than middle-class Americans. I use the word "allowed" because federal oversight has been established. Certain fundamental laws were brought into effect to prevent these circumstances of official oppression from constantly reoccurring.

In some frontier places these fundamental laws have seemingly never been seriously acknowledged or have continuously gone unchecked. Similar to the Emancipation Proclamation being brought into effect in 1863, but it would be a year later before the slaves in Texas knew they were free. Putting into perspective how some un-popular ideas can simply be disregarded in some places, where the powers that be, simply do not agree. In the 1960s during the Civil Rights Movements it was recognized and established that whether in a private or official capacity to conspire against ones Federal or Constitutional Rights while acting under "Color of Law", is a human rights violation. Certain laws such as these were brought into effect to prevent such conspiracies and it was ultimately left in the hands of the individual state to see that "Justice" would prevail.

Maybe some ideas historically did and do not resonate with some political forces. A comprehensive look into the Criminal Justice and Prison Industrial Complexities of some states such as "Texas" is one example to argue this point. So this now leaves us with the question of in who’s hands does it fall to hold corrupt local and administrative governments accountable for their actions? Conspiring against maintaining official policies, and organizing to deprive it’s citizens of their federal and fundamental rights. Regardless if the victims are aware or ignorant of there rights. Holding these Officials not only morally but judicially accountable for there actions must be upheld. I say it first and foremost it falls into the hands of those that are being directly affected by those corrupt forces. If the people that are enduring such afflictions will not speak or act on their own behalf, how can they seriously expect anyone else to put forth an effort.

Ignorance is a major factor in this issue due to a great majority of those being victimized by political corruption are poor, uneducated, people of color. The majority according to statistics come from single parent homes, drugs, alcohol, gangs, that makes them prime candidates into the "Invisible School to Prison Pipeline" and are proportionately disadvantaged in gaining awareness of not only there rights but of the structure of the political field they are up against.

Ignorance should not be an excuse, I was 16 and very ignorant, I was born into the many faces of a dysfunctional family cycle. These intricate cycles eventually lead me to a 30 yr sentence for a murder I did not commit. I am now 21 and have a basic understanding of these issues. So first and foremost I firmly believe that it falls on us! "The Little People" individually and collectively to not participate in our own subjugation. We Must Become Aware, We Speak Out, We Oppose, and We Expose. United we confront these political and corrupt forces that be. On a level in any form or fashion accessible and deemed necessary. As the Founding Fathers of America said in the Declaration of Independence whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of it’s ends It is the right of the people it is our duty to throw off such Government. The current system has established civil remedies and procedures for this sole purpose.

I now focus back on the issue of the poor, the uneducated, the unorganized and disadvantaged politically. That is compared to the corrupt forces we have compelled to resist. I have spoken out on others behalf as well as my own. Attempting to bring exposure and attention to clear detailed Constitutional Violations. I feel ignored by a Government that pledges "Justice for all" only to have witnessed and experienced it‘s only

"Justice for some". I have been threatened, malnourished, gassed, segregated, humiliated and retaliated against and all for my defensive actions of exposing the powers that be. My First Amendment Right, My freedom of Speech, My right to Peacefully Assemble and Petition to the Government has caused me to be deprived, retaliated and ignored.

America! America! Am I Petitioning to the same forces on a higher level? Who can tell me!

Who’s Watching the Watchers?

TDCJ

Juan Manuel Albarado

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America Today 
2008
With all the concern and worries about the American Economy, there is one multi-billion dollar industry that is booming and seeing record high numbers in production. The American Criminal Justice and Prison System, it is really not focused on or talked about in the media. America the leader of the free world accounts for a full quarter (25%) of the worlds prison population, yet the U.S. only represents (5%) of the worlds total population. According to the studies done by T.E.A. (Tyranny Ended in America) a grassroots organization based in Southern California 2.3 Million Americans are incarcerated nation wide. Apparently these numbers do not include the thousands of children detained in juvenile detention centers across the nation. With numbers like these steady on the rise it promises at least one business in America that should have no concern about economic distress.
A deeper look into "The System" should shock the conscience of any believer in the principles America was founded on. The belief that all men are created equal and endowed with certain unalienable rights, among of which are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. The laws of nature, equity, fundamental, and constitutional rights. A reasonable mind would think that the criminal justice and prison systems have been established to maintain stability, secure and protect society against the most violent and predatory criminals to make a statement and deterrence to these crimes but anyone who knows or has experienced certain aspects about the current system in America will know this is not the case. That it is at the least broken and dysfunctional, it burdens tax payers, destroys families ruins communities and dissolves society as a whole. Hundreds of thousands are being railroaded into the system by corrupt or ignorant officials. From the classrooms in our children's schools to our courtrooms downtown.
Many are processed threw due to incompetent or inept legal representation assigned by the courts. Over 95% of convicted felony cases do not even go to jury trial, instead take a plea agreement, often under threats by Police, District Attorneys and even Judges. Constitutional Rights are violated and ignored with no relief granted and with mandatory sentencing and lengthy sentence to first time offenders. The penitentiary not only hold the most violent and predatory of criminals, but thrown into the mix are non-violent drug offenders, the mentally ill and incompetent, and children who are certified then processed into adult prisons through juvenile courts. Penitentiaries are over crowded making perfect breeding grounds for disease and violence, which eventually pour out into our communities as human viruses created by the system. These viruses (individuals released from prison) spread diseases and terrorize communities with survival skills learned in the penitentiary, many products of the system are Fathers, Brothers and relatives of children and the only role-model these children have. Which leaves the critical question of where these children will eventually end up!!??!!
My own experience with the Texas Criminal Justice System started at the age of 15 I am now 19, I have witnessed first hand from classrooms full of "At Risk Children" to juvenile halls in both Texas and California, solitary cells and now the Texas Prison System. T.D.C.J. where I was seemingly herded into with countless others like cattle. given a number as identification which brought to mind the millions of Jews who had numbers burned and tattooed into their skin during the Holocaust. My number burned into my mind never to be forgotten. This testimony is one of thousands if not millions across the Country. The principle America was founded on are being violated or ignored. The reality of this matter is simply being masked by legal interpretations and justifications as a curtain over the ugly truth hidden behind. To tear down these curtains and expose the truth is to up hold equity and strengthen our foundations.
Not all Officials are corrupt, and not all of the system is unjust and wrong. Stability is needed, and the society we live in needs to be protected, but a full investigation of the facts and statistics show the current system does not work. It is no resolution or deterrence to crime. If the ultimate goal is to protect society as a whole, lower crime rates, and better living conditions change is needed. Study after study has prov-en the current one has only worsened the situation on the other hand if the current system of incarceration and oppression is exactly what has been intended then we the people have a duty to stand on our natural, fundamental, and constitutional rights to educate ourselves, come together as one conscience mind under Divine Providence and oppose this system that is destroying our families and deteriorating our communities. The mind and spirit of man is powerful when opened and utilized. Together we can overcome.
Juan Manuel Albarado #1452106
Ruben Torres Unit
125 Private Road #4303
Hondo, Tx 78861


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To America 
 2007
I right this letter from behind the walls of an 8 by 12ft. solitary cell for 2 1/2 years for a murder I did not committ.  I cry out to any and all who will listen, and have the authority to prevent other young men, and women like myself. From being in this situation!!!!!!!! At the age of 17, I was certified to stand trial and be sentenced as an adult. (convicted with no DNA or gun prints the one witness against me lied and was inpeached).  I was transferred to the Adult Criminal Justice System of Texas, convicted by a jury twice my age and sentenced to 30 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
My story is just one of thousands across the country. Children are being processed to the adult  system throughout  our great  Nation on a daily basis. The majority of these children are young kids and come from the Ghettos and Barrios low income neighborhoods, and  poverty  stricken  areas. Many of these kids have potential, are extremely talented, smart, and intelligent.  If only given the opportunity given the proper attention and training could become  productive members of society.  The youth of today is our future.
Placing these youth into environments where violence, hatred, and racism Reign Supreme will only further distort their still growing minds. Upon entering the system many act out,and join gangs out of fear, or wanting to be accepted by their newly found adult peers.  The potential and intelligence these kids have is wasted on the negative that surrounds them. They become products of their environment, and all hope and rehabilitation of ever leading a successful and productive life is lost behind the concrete and steel walls which holds them captive. Many will one day return to society and to your communities! but upon release they only terrorize, and victimize all in their paths. Until one day returning to prison for the same or more heinous offenses, than before.  The cruel and relentless cycle continues............
For many it's too late, but for many more it could possibly be prevented. I hope and pray that these words do not fall on blind eye's or deaf ears. It is a very real and serious problem that has effected many, and will continue to effect all of us in the future.  If our future and the life support of our great Nation lies in the hands of our youth, then some serious consideration should be put into the certificaion and transfer of kids into the adult system!
 Sincerely,
Juan Manuel Albarado #1452106
Ruben Torres Unit
125 Private Road #4303
Hondo, Tx 78861