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Interview with Tim and Bob

JM: Did you find it difficult to get along with other inmates? Please give examples to explain why you did or didn't.
Tim: Not at all. Pretty much every one else minded their own business. They all were either hung over like I was or asleep or just plain hungry and bored. The jail could have been a little more air conditioned, but that's just my opinion.
Bob: I personaly didnt but some do. there are always going to be a couple people you dont get along with if your stay is extended enough. especially at george baily where your in barrack style accomidations of 45+ people as opposed to sharing a cell with one person.

JM: What types of things did you have to do to avoid problems or fights with other inmates?
Tim: I didn't have to do anything. The inmates were really more interested in their own crap or just counting the seconds march on. No one ever messed with any body else while I was there and I didn't hear any other stories.
Bob: You must figure out what "car" you roll with and find out what the specific rules are and abide by them otherwise you will get "full flighted" or "checked" translation: Ass Kicked by 5 to 20 people until you requre serious medical attention possibly airlift. This is no Joke. There are established convoluted set of rules learn them if you dont know ask! "cars" are the different groups in the california penal system its known as politics whatever any deputy or correctional officer tells you they are an unavoidable and entrenched part of the system. if your white your roll with the Woods, if your black - the Brothers, if your mexican - the Paisas, if your hispanic but from here (ie. homeboys and cholos) - the Southsiders, if your asian,islander,middle eastern - the Others. Every Car has a Rep also called a Keyholder they are the elected (by force or democracy) leader of the car. Once you touch down (get to your Module) ask someone from your Car who the rep is. Introduce yourself and get the rules. If its your first time in jail let them know! I have never seen someone get beat up or hassled for being new. And above all remember your not on the outside in their there exists a certain level of respect. Give it to everyone and you shouldnt have problems. Say thank you , please, and excuse me.

JM: Were you able to choose an inmate as your cellmate if you knew one? How often would your cellmate(s) change?
Tim: Not that I know of. I didn't know you could choose your own inmate, and even if I could, I wouldn't have one to pick. I don't have any friends in the county lock-up nor any relatives.
Bob: Hell No. But things get rearranged in the mods or houses by the inmates reps