[Censored Mail] Happy Belated Birthday Wapoo!

I'd just like to take a moment to thank the fine staff at South Central Correctional Facility in Clifton, TN for returning my fine art prints to me instead of hucking them in the trash.  I can say that I am indebted to The Tennessee Department of Corrections for a little over two bucks.  The same envelope I shipped them to my friend in for his birthday was used to return them, with only two pieces of scotch tape holding the prints inside (I do bag my prints for shipping so this helped.)  Their safe passage is a true testament to our postal system and the job they do, getting them home to me safely, despite being exposed to the elements.

So apparently my artwork is too heinous and/or inappropriate for the inside of a medium security prison cell.  Art is healing and human expression.  My intention surely wasn't to hinder my friend's reformation or to any way infringe upon the diligent and heartwarming service I'm certain this facility and it's employees are providing for him. 

Apparently playing cards, Hunter S. Thompson, Beer, and Satan are images detrimental to the recovery of a convict. 

Dear patron of the arts, who do you think?

I would say it's a freedom of speech / expression issue but a prisoner has no rights... 
Even on his birthday.  

They're waiting for you here on the outside man along with cards, amazing literature, beer, and a little more Hell to raise.  They didn't give you the two Happy Birthday letters from myself or Nick either... but words (and positive encouragement.) are dangerous you know.  Mine said "Keep your chin up." and Nick's said "Freedom is on the Way."

luvup,

B