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Inmates do have work-release but they have to qualify for it.
I think the OP was talking more about having the prisoner working for the county or state. Work release prisoners basically have a regular job, they just don't get to go home at 5 pm.
They caused damage to society. It is only fair that they have to at least try to repay society and not by languishing in cell getting better food and healthcare than many free citizens and on average costing $60k a year to incarcerate.
Yeah, a recreational drug user caused harm to society.
Yeah, a recreational drug user caused harm to society.
A huge amount of crime especially petty quality of life crime like bike theft and muggings are committed by recreational drug users desperate to get money for their next fix.
Yeah, a recreational drug user caused harm to society.
Depending on where they get the drugs, they probably did. Rec drug users aren't all "junkie losers" but they are usually funding a larger criminal organization with their purchase.
Admittedly, I am quite hard core when it comes to prison, and prisoners. I would NEVER afford inmates the variety of conveniences which they get in a modern US prison. Give them a warm cell, three meals, and anyone who is put there can assume that is where they will die. My harsh view is that prison is meant to be a deterrent.
So sure, why not put them to work. Shoveling dirt, cleaning roads, sandbagging rivers, whatever is needed. My view is that the prisoners ought not to have much choice in the matter. The reward is a chance to be outside of their cell. The other "choice" is to stay in the cage 24/7.
I am SO EFFING SICK of all the Obama-bashing...the man has done incredible things against incredible odds and opposition! I have NEVER SEEN such hatred for a President before in my life! You should be ashamed of yourself!
Hold up a mirror and you'll see it, hippie.
Hippie, short for Hypocrite.
I also found your confusion of prison and pirates hilarious..
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Don't some prisons also employ prisoners as telemarketers/call center employees? I thought I read an article about that once.
Are you sure you're not confusing the HBO series "Oz" with real life?
Curious how they can make telemarketing calls if, as they say "Our Inmate agents are not permitted to make calls to private citizens in their homes".. Perhaps B2B style calls only?
But.. Then it comes down to.. is this a skill that you want to give to ANYONE? That's the last thing we need.. More telemarketers.
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Inmates at Texas prisons are required to work at jobs in the prison unless they have a medical release. There's no air conditioning only heat. No easy time in Texas prisons.
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