Many of our local people howl and scream when someone comes up with the idea of buiding a prison somewhere in Estill County. Folks I am less concerned about the criminals in prison as I am with the criminals on the streets.
LaGrange KY is a booming city and yet has a prison. West Liberty, Manchester, Beattyville, and other towns have created jobs by building maximum security prisons. A prison near Crystal or a remote section would pose no risk to the people of Estill County. It bugs me how some local people love to protest anything that would make Estill County a more prosperous place. Some of these job oponents live on welfare or Social Security so why should they care.
You tell me that a prison would hurt the image of this county? Has it hurt the image of Oldham County? Huh? Speak a little louder as I can't hear you!
More jobs in the county would REDUCE crime. As long as traditionalists spout off at local forums and get media coverage, the economic future of this county remains in jeopardy.
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