Sheriff Wants To Send Prisoners To Build Trump's Wall--Do you Think Its A Good Idea. (unemployed, wage)

[Elliott_CA]

Originally Posted by Ringo1

I thought we needed JOBS in this country? You know, that actually PAY people.

+1. Prison labor = screwing legitimate construction workers out of a job.

[T-310]

Originally Posted by tinytrump

they won't hire them-- that is a lie - they work in the prisons now and make PENNIES-- its slavery

They are paying for three hots and a cot in a gated community.

Not slavery.

[tinytrump]

Originally Posted by T-310

No it isn't. They violated society norms, part of the punishment is labor.

you want slaves!!- pay the min wage --or builder rates whatever it is - welding- brick layers - electricians etc etc

[T-310]

Originally Posted by Elliott_CA

+1. Prison labor = screwing legitimate construction workers out of a job.

Actually screwing illegal immigrants out of a job.

[saltine]

considering they're gettin free lodging and meals

[T-310]

Originally Posted by tinytrump

you want slaves!!- pay the min wage --or builder rates whatever it is - welding- brick layers - electricians etc etc

They get room and board and guards deducted.

[Rakin]

Originally Posted by tinytrump

you want slaves!!- pay the min wage --or builder rates whatever it is - welding- brick layers - electricians etc etc

Give them the option of working off their time and learning a skill OR sitting in a cell most of the day.

Let them choose. Most will want to work. Working off their time would be fair compensation.

[msgsing]

Trump can supply the labor. He's got experience in hiring non union laborers at minimum wage.

[Ringo1]

I had mixed feeling about this myself. Having known someone in a federal 'Camp Cupcake" type prison (there really are none), I know how bored he got before he got a job and how empty the hours were.


I guarantee you he would rather have been out there sweating and keeping healthy than sitting on his arse.


BUT - then I thought about all the construction workers, etc that really DO need jobs. And I do think this would be screwing them out of work.


Like a good liberal, trying to see all sides of this issue . . . .

[lilyflower3191981]

Originally Posted by tinytrump

you want slaves!!- pay the min wage --or builder rates whatever it is - welding- brick layers - electricians etc etc

With all due respect, i remember it was you who said that prisoners should join the military.

I am not looking for an argument from you, I am just trying to understand your mentality.

I don't believe prisoners should serve in the military, nor do I believe they should build the wall.