It has been my experience that because of institutional and individual racism

Q.
Do you think you’ve reformed these political views?
A.
I’m not quite sure I understand what you mean, reform.
Q.
Do you still have these same political views?
A.
Yes, against corruption, abuse, racism. I think it’s wrong, I think it’s
morally wrong for an individual to be this way or for the government to
allow it to go on.
Q.
So your political views haven’t changed since the 1970s?
A.
No.
Q.
Do you still consider yourself to be a member of the Black Panther Party?
A.
The Black Panther Party no longer exists but I still believe in the
principles of the Black Panther Party.
Q.
The principles we’ve been talking about this morning?
A.
The ten point program, yes.
Q.
What do you understand needs to happen in order for you to be released
from CCR?
A.
What do I understand? I understand that unless the courts intervene in this

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matter I will never be released from CCR.
Q.
What is that based upon?
A.
The last thirty something years when I go before the Review Board, the
way I’m treated.
Q.
Do you feel like you’re being punished?
A.
Yes.
Q.
Why do you feel like you’re being punished?
A.
Because I’ve been held in a cell for thirty something years and no matter
what self-improvements I’ve made, no matter what my conduct is, I’ve
not been given an opportunity to work my way back into the main prison
population.
Q.
Do you feel like you’re under constant pressure?
A.
Yea, from being in a cell 23 hours a day.
Q.
Do you recall meeting [Dr. D., a psychologist who interviewed me for the
state]?