Posted on 04/12/2010 7:39:41 AM PDT by KeyLargo
Sheriff Launches Pedal Vision Program Stationary bike will be source of power for TV
Published : Thursday, 01 Apr 2010, 7:22 PM MDT
PHOENIX - At Tent City Thursday, Sheriff Joe Arpaio unveiled his newest endeavor, "Pedal Vision." Inmates will be able to get TV privileges by using a bicycle to power the television.
Sheriff Arpaio says that half of his inmates are overweight, and that this is a way for them to get in shape while enjoying their favorite past-time -- TV.
The stationary bike, when pedaled, generates 12 volts of electricity, which powers the 19-inch television inside the viewing area.
One hour of pedaling powers one hour of TV viewing. If the inmate slows down while pedaling, a noise warns the exerciser that the TV is shutting down.
"We're going to do the best we can in our jail system to help the inmates lose weight, and at the same time, give them the luxury of watching whatever they want to watch on television," says Sheriff Joe.
The new bike is only available in the women's tents, but if the program goes well, it could be put in the men's tents as well.
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/health/sheriff-pedal-vision-4-1-2010
Sheriff Joe could get Obama to go over to his side if he sells this as part of the Obama energy plan!
The inmate on the right seems to be pregnant with another anchor baby.
Let the gang-bangers come out weighing 350 lbs. That should reduce the recidivism rate.
The T.V. commentator says;
“If the inmate peddles too slowly a buzzer goes off warning them that the t.v. is about to shut off.”
LOL!
Funny muslim falling off treadmill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpTfqYMlR-8
You know it isn’t that hard to pull a trigger right?
The T.V. commentator says;
“If the inmate peddles too slowly a buzzer goes off warning them that the t.v. is about to shut off.”
LOL!
Funny muslim falling off treadmill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpTfqYMlR-8
The idea has merit -- I like the idea of having them all end up looking like Biggie Small; unfortunately, we taxpayers will be funding their diabetes treatment under 0bamaCare.
Busting boulders into #2 stone will take off weight, too.
I can’t believe Sheriff Joe is nice enough to let them watch TV. I thought he spent all his spare time thinking up new ways to torture and humiliate them.
Paul Muni can tell you about that. :-)
They’re selling this system at http://pedal-vision.com
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