He needed extra money because he only held a job at the facility which does not pay much. This would not have afforded him the opportunity to buy as much commissary goods as he would have liked (as I mentioned earlier the inmates around here visit the Albertson’s on West Broadway every Sunday very early in the morning to do their own shopping with money that they are alloted by authorities)…thus, he bartered services for cash from inmates and had his wife bring in money as well. His wife may very well be banned from visiting for awhile (if IDOC enforces their own rules).

Once Mason racked up enough Disciplinary Offense Reports, including Bartering, and was found guilty at a disciplinary hearing, his community custody level was revoked and he was returned to the county jail to await transport back to Boise. He will again hit the Reception Diagnostic Unit at ISCI and be classified a housing assignment based on space availability as well as special needs, i.e. his own safety. He may end up doing some time solitary confinement (in Protective Custody) or they may have shipped him to a podunk county jail out of the eastern idaho area where chances are no one will know who he is–thereby providing for his safety. I hope that helps clear it up. Let me know if you have further questions.

I view this site as a site by the community, for the community, and my goal is to keep it up and running with a free exchange of information.

I’m just suggesting we be welcoming and courteous to newcomers who share their opinion - even if we disagree with them or they don’t do their “homework” first.

Let’s give them a chance, and try to be courteous. That may be harder for some than others, but let’s all try. And lets stick up for the Newbe when they get ganged up on - even if they do support our opinion all the time.

Mike, thanks for your additional info in your posts.

Guest4, I think your question is a good one. Not something I would have known. But, perhaps something someone inside the system may have learned. Glad Mike could respond.

Joe Eagle, Some threads are more difficult than others, IMHO. There are over 400 posts in this one. I’m energized by new ideas. I’m also baffled why people don’t research more information before posting.

Nonetheless, it is your site and your rules. How would you recommend that those of us who have posted on this or other threads for an extended period of time, invite others to learn more about your site, and the contents to date?

Ok4Now

As a group, lets try to agree to continue to attack the topics and NOT the individual. Especially when someone new is coming by. Sometimes when someone comes by to comment with a new or different view, it feels like the machine guns come out blazing.

I think we have a diverse group of viewpoints and backgrounds that have come to respectfully disagree with one another in great debate. Lets try to be respectful of others ideas. Disagree on the topics without chopping down others. And have fun sharing ideas.

Most prisoners will tell you that they would prefer to be in State Prison than county jail because there is more room and opportunity for ‘action’. Additionally, many county facilities don’t have all the TV privileges that State Prison does. For instance, people hate going to the Madison County jail due to lack of TV privileges. So, Mason was not trying to get himself a cushy county jail assignment at all.

Bartering is not allowed in the institution because inmates begin trading services for a variety of other services and products that are usually not allowed, i.e. tattooing, sexual favors, tobacco, and even drugs. In addition, money being brought into the institution by visitors is also not allowed because it bypasses the State getting it’s cut (25% of all earnings to offset costs to the taxpayer).

Additionally, they purchase extra items at Albertson’s when they shop on Sunday mornings….and they give extra food and other items to other inmates to do their jobs for them or once again, for sexual favors, etc. It becomes an ugly circle and allows inmates to get around the structure put in place to hold them accountable to clean the facility, their rooms, and other purposes that are put in place to aid in rehabilitation.

Ultimately, pushing the limits against these rules does show that Mason, like any other inmate, has no respect for the rules because they happen to think that the rules are either stupid, or just plain don’t apply to them (kind of similar to the mindset Mason had when he committed his crimes). Thus, it is fairly evident that Mr. Mason is still exhibiting the same criminal thinking errors that put him where he is today. If Mason can turn it around before he sees the Parole Commission in 2009, he may have a shot at parole. However, if he continues to maintain the same mental model (thanks Nemesis) he is doomed to spend some more time behind bars and that is entirely appropriate because if one cannot follow the rules in prison, it is logical to assume they cannot follow rules on the street.

I guess, long story longer, I am highly offended that he abused his position of trust, and that he doesn’t appear to be trying to keep out of trouble…in fact, he seems to be extremely careless in his regard for the rules, as if he still hasn’t figured out that they DO apply to him.

It’s very weird and incomprehensible to me, and therefore comes across in my mind as yet more nose-thumbing. Hence my reaction. I think it’s reasonable to assume that some others on this site have similar feelings.

Let’s let the punishment fit the crime, and not go crazy-overboard. “Society” is not any safer with him behind bars. Look, this guy’s going to end up serving four years in prison. I am amazed by those who seem to revel in his destruction. It just strikes me as unseemly, especially for an area with as many open, friendly people as I’ve experienced while I’ve been here.

Great point, OK4Now. If Guest is so worried about child molesters then they should do something about it. Maybe Kimball Mason can use Guest’s defense at his parole hearing. I can just see it now. Try telling the parole board “well at least I’m not a child molester.” There’s my laugh for the day.

When YOU look up the Jessica’s Law thread on this site and notice I wrote it, should I count you IN finally as wanting to help?

IF so, please post there and help keep that thread alive with your ideas, your efforts and what you’ve contributed to keep kids safe.

Ok4Now

Guest, it sounds like you must be practicing what you are preaching, since you believe that many of us are not… Where is your petition about the increased time for child molesters, that I can sign?

Where is your outrage channeled so that we can join in with you, so you don’t think we’re slighting a very important subject, while we’re giving precious complaint time to KM’s transgressions?

L, F, OGOOTW. My tip for the day!

Doing an inmates taxes vs molesting kids. Seems so simple which is worse yet the public outcry is just the opposite.

I think Mason got a deserved punishment. He was basically no different than any trusted employee who embezzles. The only difference is that Mason actually went to prison whereas most embezzlers get probation. You can argue that he should have gotten a harsher punishment for his position in prosecutors office and you should be satisfied that you got that harsher punishment.