From down here to up there

NOW that the new administration has outlined its plan for governance, may I, as a citizen, mention a few details that may make things better for certain sectors as well as the general public. Of course, budget exigencies are to be noted and worked around. But in general, an astute bureaucrat can find ways to provide better services within the parameters of what funds are available.

For the Department of Justice, please consider building more and better facilities for prisoners. Our jails are beyond congestion and the desperate need is to provide more humane incarcerations so that rehabilitation not punishment is emphasized. While doing that, please raise the meal allowances of prisoners, taking into consideration inflation, nourishment and health.