The following collection of quotes about Wilbert Rideau demonstrate why he is considered "the most rehabilitated prisoner in America," and also why he is thought by many to be a symbol of Unequal Justice. Many of the people who are quoted know Mr. Rideau well, from prison officials who supervised him every day to "outside" professionals with whom he has worked closely. Others have followed his case or his career closely, as journalists or as criminal justice professionals. Still others are ordinary citizens who have read about Mr. Rideau's accomplishments and good deeds over the decades, along with news of the "Louisiana politics" surrounding his case. Finally, there is Calcasieu Parish, which is often inaccurately portrayed as an entire community sharing a common sentiment about Mr. Rideau.

The quotes are grouped by category:

Louisiana government and corrections officials

Editorial boards and columnists

Criminal Justice professionals

Miscellaneous

On the record: Voices from Calcasieu Parish