Pro/Con: Good Behavior (1977)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1977-07-8
Duration: 00:05:07
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1977 | Louisiana. Legislature | PRISONERS | Prison sentences | Good behavior (Law) | Politics | LEGISLATION
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Faucheux, Ron Speaker
- Jasper, Thomas Speaker
Description
This segment from the July 8, 1977, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a Pro/Con debate on bills that would limit the amount of time that could be taken off a prisoner’s sentence for good behavior. State Representative Ron Faucheux of New Orleans speaks in favor of the bills, while State Representative Thomas Jasper of New Orleans speaks against the bills. Host: Beth George