Robert Seth Hayes Update

Dec. 26, 2009

We are happy to report that all disciplinary
chargesagainst Seth due to his recent diabetic
episode have been dropped. He is back on the
honor block and no longer in keep-lock. It is
truly amazing to think that a diabetic incident
in which a person's blood sugar plunges to 32
and then soars to 620 within a short amount of
time can be classified as a disciplinary
incident, but all DOCS rules are made to
be broken when it comes to our freedom fighters.

However, this fluctuation in blood sugar levels
is a continuing problem for Seth, as the prison
does not provide a diabetic diet, although it
is classified as a medical facility. Fresh fruits
and vegetables, so important for diabetics, are
practically impossible to find in either the
visiting room machines or the commissary, not
to mention the mess hall.

Apparently NYSDOCS has never heard of whole grains or a heart healthy
diet. One has to wonder how dangerous a green pepper, a cherry tomato
or some spinach leaves must be in the hands of an inmate and what a
threat this is to the guards. An entire green salad would probably
cause a total lockdown!

Seth's wife Sheila is working hard on being given permission to bring
Seth fresh fruits and vegetables when she visits, but prisoners at
Wende are only allowed two 20 pound food packages a year. Obviously,
Sheila cannot do this alone and needs our help.

We still need to call both Wende and Commissioner Brian Fischer in
Albany and demand that a diabetic diet be provided to all inmates
with diabetes at all NYS Correctional Facilities.

The number to call at Wende is: 716-937-4000. Ask to speak with the
warden about this issue. Make sure you use Seth's DIN number: 74A2280

The NYSDOCS number is 518-457-8126. Ask to speak with Commissioner
Brian Fischer about this issue.

Obviously, due to the force of inertia, this will be difficult to
accomplish. At the same time, we should stress that Seth's wife
Sheila is more than willing to provide him with some fresh produce
until the dietary issue is resolved.

Write to Seth. It is very important that he receive letters at this time:
Robert Seth Hayes #74A2280, Wende C.F., P.O. Box 1187, Wende Rd.,
Alden, NY 14004-1187