Correctional System

I was very pleased to see Jim Williams’ article titled “Reforming the State’s Correctional System” in the Feb. 26 issue.

I fear Alabama Baptists are ignoring what is probably the No. 1 moral issue in our state. Even in a time when marriage itself is under attack, I believe this to be the No. 1 moral issue for Alabamians because these prisoners are under our care. 

At least we can say homosexual “marriage” was forced upon us from an activist judge. The physical and sexual abuse and the inhumane conditions of Alabama’s inmates, however,  are our fault, the result of hearts that are indifferent to what others are going through.

I also saw Scarlett Dunnam’s letter to the editor in regards to sending greeting cards to inmates. God’s people are at work, but systemic changes will need to be made at the state government level.

Please continue to keep this issue before Alabama Baptists.

Charlie Dale

Indian Springs Ala.