• BigFig@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    When a society controlled by a majority gets to stipulate what is and is not a crime. You can’t see how that would lead to issues? I don’t like XYZ that you LOVE doing, so Ill go and make that a crime, now you are a criminal, better get to work.

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      1 year ago

      You’re both in the right. This isn’t a black and white issue.

      It’s a very humane thing to allow prisoners to still be useful, contribute to society, and learn new skills. As long as they get a fair wage, aren’t worked to the bone, and aren’t imprisoned solely to enrich some wannabe plantation owner, it can be a positive thing.

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          1 year ago

          The premise of prisoners having jobs is the core thread here.

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          1 year ago

          Digging a ditch? Farming? Both skills I don’t have. No idea what’s actually going on in the photo because I don’t have context. That’s kind of the point.

          But I agree, they should be getting a fair wage. I even said that in my comment.