FF 151 - Prison Reform Could Save Lives

<p>Today on Felony Friday Rocky Ferrenburg joins John to talk about prison reform, namely the <a href= "https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5682/text" target="_blank" rel="noopener">First Step Act</a>. This Rocky's 2nd time on Felony Friday. He shared his story back on <a href="http://www.lionsofliberty.com/ff107" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Episode 107 of this show</a>. </p> <p>Rocky is a multiple felon who resides in Idaho. Rocky is in recovery after struggled with drug addiction and collectively has spent about 2 years incarcerated. Rocky has been clean for more than 6 years and during that time graduated with multiple degrees, plays in a rock band, donates time and energy to the community, speaks at drug rehabilitation centers, ran for a state-level office in Idaho and is the host of the <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-noisemaker-podcast/id1384329216?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Noisemaker Podcast</a>: a place to discover music and artists that you may have never found anywhere else.</p> <p>Talked about on the show:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5682/text" target="_blank" rel="noopener">H.R.5682 - FIRST STEP Act</a></li> <li><a href= "https://beinglibertarian.com/first-step-act/?fbclid=IwAR0fUmDFAPC7Q0onorGWbcrI8n7fErC5Ks7Q706u_LDtKTfkUTVDoMpc1lY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">First Step Act: Is It Good For Libertarians?</a></li> <li><a href="https://rockyferrenburg.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Check out Rocky's website</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/medical-marijuana-gun-nra-doctor-20181116.html?fbclid=IwAR3qw3p7ZBsalSDKnRrTGg8_gqfoh3IJyFQp6iUeq_zrQyXmlzWseX7nTUI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A doctor who takes medical marijuana sues for the right to own a gun</a></li> </ul>