To whom it may concern:
I attended a tour of San Quentin State Prison on July 24.
I wanted to thank all of the men housed at SQ for the strength, kindness, and patience they showed me and the rest of the people on the tour for taking time to talk to us; showing kindness, and for their ongoing strength in the face of the daily hardships they encounter.
In particular, I want to voice my embarrassment and frustration because of the people on the tour who showed a lack of respect and compassion for the men who took time to speak with us.
I want to say that I support the inmates at SQ in their rehabilitation, their ongoing fight for justice and human rights within prison walls, and their ingenuity in making successes of themselves despite great obstacles.
–Best, a supporting friend.