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Creative Director Stefan Sojka is one of Australia’s most published freelance writers and commentators on Web business and Internet culture.  He has been a regular monthly columnist for the award-winning NETT magazine for the past three years.  Previous roles included 7 years writing for internet.au magazine and the Australian Net Directory. He continues to contribute to a number of blogs and publications.

Prison

Monday, October 07, 2002

By Stefan Sojka

Name of Site: Fremantle Prison
URL: www.fremantleprison.com.au
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Review: It's only been ten years or so since the last prisoner was transferred out, and now the place is a fascinating relic of our colourful (some might say jaded) history. The quite infamous prison - home to many a thief, scallywag and twisted sociopath - has nearly 150 years of sordid tales to tell. What was once a place of suffering and inhumanity is now the perfect venue for your wedding reception! How the times have changed. The site is full of all kinds of interesting history and photographs, with all the info you need to check it out for real next time you feel like some spine-tingling ghost action. - SS

Name of Site: Amnesty International
URL: www.amnesty.org
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Review: Amnesty is the world leader in advocating justice and human rights. After 40-odd years of existence, they have an incredible record of achievements, yet it seems nothing much has changed. Every one of us needs to get involved to help end human suffering at the hands of others. The site is a wealth of information, active campaigns, horror stories, news and reports. It's time to join, donate, participate and help in the many areas Amnesty targets. Inaction equals complicity. How guilty are you of not doing anything? Act now. - SS

Name of Site: Alex Jones' Prison Planet
URL: www.prisonplanet.com
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Review: Here's a concept for you; whether you like it or not, the entire planet is being turned into a military/industrial police state and prison complex. Alex Jones is a one man army, fighting the onslaught of conservative policy across the globe on his weekly radio show and 24/7 website. He presents endless evidence of conspiracy, scandal and outrage as the 'powers that be' plan to impose tyranny on us all. Step out of line, question authority, offer an alternative viewpoint, and you are headed for jail, buddy. Are you with Alex, or are you with the terrorists? Check out the site before he is arrested ...or silenced! - SS

Name of Site: November Coalition
URL: www.november.org/index.html
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Review: Meet the victims of the drug war - no, not the poor addicts dying on the streets, the innocent people and unwitting small time dealers locked up for 25-50 year sentences based on the testimony of hard core drug dealers who bargain with authority to dob someone in - anyone - to stay out of jail and stay in business. A quick read through this site and you will see that the drug war is not only out of control, it is a complete failure, destroying countless families for generations, perpetuating the problem and doing nothing to control drug trafficking. The stories are heart wrenching, but NC is gaining momentum every day to put an end to the madness. - SS

Name of Site: Stop Prison Rape
URL: www.spr.org
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Review: Yes, we all know it happens, we all joke about it, but here you will see it is very, very real, and no laughing matter. It is in fact an entire social system of control and abuse that no one, especially non-violent offenders, deserves to endure. The gritty reality needs to be told so that something can be done, and it is told very well here. Survivors offer advice to victims, explain how the system works and plead for us all to realise how horrendous the problem is. We need to know that the most violent offenders in society become the top dogs in prison, and are effectively rewarded for their crimes by being allowed to continue their violence on the inside. Read on and wake up to what really happens out of site and out of mind. - SS

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