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Campaign Literature—1988 General Election
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Michael Dukakis
His Record on Crime and Drugs
A Public Safety Disaster
Michael Dukakis is one of the most liberal Governors anywhere in America.
Now he wants to be President.
And that should scare anybody who worries
about crime and drugs.
Opposes the Death Penalty
As Governor of Massachusetts, Michael Dukakis vetoed the death penalty and vows to do the same as President — even for hijackers, drug kingpins, and international terrorists.
Cut Prison Sentences
As Governor, Michael Dukakis reduced or commuted the prison sentences of more than 50 firstand second-degree murderers — allowing them to walk free before serving their full sentences.
By comparison, Governor Deukmejian has not cut a single murder sentence — not one.
Supports Probation for Drug Offenders
As Governor, Michael Dukakis allowed first-time drug offenders to go free on probation. In addition, hard-core drug dealers were among those who escaped under his furlough program.
Opposes Mandatory Terms for Drug Dealers
As Governor, Michael Dukakis vetoed mandatory prison sentences for major drug dealers — and calls mandatory prison terms a "fake cure."
Releases Dangerous Criminals
As Governor, Michael Dukakis directs the most lenient prison furlough program in the country.
Under the program, convicted felons are given weekend passes out of jail — including rapists, armed robbers, drug pushers and, until recently, first-degree murderers serving life sentences without possibility of parole.
Once out, 645 prisoners escaped. Today, some still roam the streets.
There's a Word for Michael Dukakis
LIBERAL
Michael Dukakis
The Story Behind His "Prison Holiday" Program
Michael Dukakis opposes the death penalty. But his liberal approach to crime and punishment doesn't stop there.
As Governor of Massachusetts, he presides over one of the most lenient prison furlough programs anywhere in the country—a public safety disaster that has been called a "revolving door" for criminals.
Under the program, convicted felons are released from jail for the weekend—without supervision. Those set free include rapists, armed robbers, drug pushers and child
molesters.
Until public pressure forced a change in the law earlier this year, even first-degree murderers sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole were allowed out of jail.
Once out of jail for the weekend, 645 prisoners simply ran away. And today, some still roam the streets.
Among the criminals released from jail was a convicted first-degree murderer named Willie Horton.
Willie Horton was bad news. He was serving a life term without possibility of parole for killing a 17-year-old boy who had been working the night shift at a local gas station.
Later, he brutally assaulted a Maryland couple in their home, stabbing and beating the man, then beating and raping the woman for four straight hours.
Massachusetts asked that Willie Horton be returned for trial, but a Maryland Judge refused, saying: "I'm not prepared to take the chance that Mr. Horton might again be furloughed or otherwise released."
When Willie Horton's victims asked to meet with Governor Dukakis to urge him to end the furlough program, Michael Dukakis declined, saying: "I don't see any particular value in meeting with people. I'm satisfied that we have the kind of furlough program we should have."
Now Michael Dukakis wants to be President, promising to "do for America what I've done for Massachusetts."
And that's the best reason in the world to vote against him.
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1903 W. Magnolia • Burbank, CA 91506
His Record on Crime and Drugs
A Public Safety Disaster
Michael Dukakis is one of the most liberal Governors anywhere in America.
Now he wants to be President.
And that should scare anybody who worries
about crime and drugs.
Opposes the Death Penalty
As Governor of Massachusetts, Michael Dukakis vetoed the death penalty and vows to do the same as President — even for hijackers, drug kingpins, and international terrorists.
Cut Prison Sentences
As Governor, Michael Dukakis reduced or commuted the prison sentences of more than 50 firstand second-degree murderers — allowing them to walk free before serving their full sentences.
By comparison, Governor Deukmejian has not cut a single murder sentence — not one.
Supports Probation for Drug Offenders
As Governor, Michael Dukakis allowed first-time drug offenders to go free on probation. In addition, hard-core drug dealers were among those who escaped under his furlough program.
Opposes Mandatory Terms for Drug Dealers
As Governor, Michael Dukakis vetoed mandatory prison sentences for major drug dealers — and calls mandatory prison terms a "fake cure."
Releases Dangerous Criminals
As Governor, Michael Dukakis directs the most lenient prison furlough program in the country.
Under the program, convicted felons are given weekend passes out of jail — including rapists, armed robbers, drug pushers and, until recently, first-degree murderers serving life sentences without possibility of parole.
Once out, 645 prisoners escaped. Today, some still roam the streets.
There's a Word for Michael Dukakis
LIBERAL
Michael Dukakis
The Story Behind His "Prison Holiday" Program
Michael Dukakis opposes the death penalty. But his liberal approach to crime and punishment doesn't stop there.
As Governor of Massachusetts, he presides over one of the most lenient prison furlough programs anywhere in the country—a public safety disaster that has been called a "revolving door" for criminals.
Under the program, convicted felons are released from jail for the weekend—without supervision. Those set free include rapists, armed robbers, drug pushers and child
molesters.
Until public pressure forced a change in the law earlier this year, even first-degree murderers sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole were allowed out of jail.
Once out of jail for the weekend, 645 prisoners simply ran away. And today, some still roam the streets.
Among the criminals released from jail was a convicted first-degree murderer named Willie Horton.
Willie Horton was bad news. He was serving a life term without possibility of parole for killing a 17-year-old boy who had been working the night shift at a local gas station.
"On average, a first-degree murderer was let out on furlough each day for the past seven years."But Willie Horton was released on furlough ten times—and finally, like so many others, he simply walked away one day.
Eagle Tribune
Lawrence, Massachusetts
December 30, 1987
Later, he brutally assaulted a Maryland couple in their home, stabbing and beating the man, then beating and raping the woman for four straight hours.
Massachusetts asked that Willie Horton be returned for trial, but a Maryland Judge refused, saying: "I'm not prepared to take the chance that Mr. Horton might again be furloughed or otherwise released."
When Willie Horton's victims asked to meet with Governor Dukakis to urge him to end the furlough program, Michael Dukakis declined, saying: "I don't see any particular value in meeting with people. I'm satisfied that we have the kind of furlough program we should have."
Now Michael Dukakis wants to be President, promising to "do for America what I've done for Massachusetts."
And that's the best reason in the world to vote against him.
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1903 W. Magnolia • Burbank, CA 91506
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