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‘D A third method ts that of the hunger strike. Generally prisoners engaging in a hunger strike drink water; not to do so is fatal in 10 to 15 days unless there is intraveneous injection or force- feeding. Some fasts taking only water have lasted two months or more. Fasting in jail can be a powerful means of protesting prison evils such as segregation, Officials do not like to have deaths occur in their institutions. * -_ * Suggested Rules for Prison (Based u: "Handbook for Freedom Army Recruits," Southern Christian Leadership Conference): 1. A Freedom Army recruit should be a model prisoner. 2. Accept jail discipline and its hardships. It's supposed to be rough. It's not supposed to be a picnic. 3. Always act and speak with honesty. 4. Cooperate with prison officials and don't break prison rules unless they are against dignity and self-respect or our principles. 5. You may protest and refuse food served insultingly or uncleanly. 6. Do all jobs to the best of your ability. 7. Do not hesitate to ask for essential spiritual and physical needs, but do not be irritated if you do not get them. 8. Don't take part in improper joking with prison officials. 9. Don't bother trustees and guards with un- necessary errands and asking special privileges and favors. _ 10. Make no distinction between demonstrators and ordinary prisoners. ine 11. Ask no favors and claim no privileges which ordinary prisoners do not get and which you do not need except for maintaining health. 12, Remember that guards are human beings and try to treat them as such. Have regard for fellow prisoners and do not be selfish. 13, Do nothing to demoralize your fellow prisoners. Take responsibility for keeping everyone in good spirits. Do not take part in teasing or conversation that might hurt feelings or start a fight. 109