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SkunkMonkey t1_isxtqs1 wrote

> treating the prison population as no more than a literal captive

As enshrined in the Constitution.

It's a load of bullshit, but until that is amended out, prison slavery will continue.

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Logistocrate t1_isy42ov wrote

That statement isn't even about legal slavery ( which to be clear, you are absolutely correct about) it's more akin to why it costs 16 bucks to get a warm bud light at a ball game. Because, what other option do you have at the ball park?

Now, treating prisoners in the same manner is loathsome and immoral. The amount these outside groups charge prisoners for the ability to stay in contact with family is parasitic in just the worst ways imaginable. And, it speaks to the lack of humanity the owners of these contract companies have, as well as the lack of humanity those running the facilities have.

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ATLL2112 t1_it04zx2 wrote

I just use the same method to sneak contraband into jail to also sneak a pint of vodka into a baseball game.

Just squeeze it in there real nice and bam, $8 of vodka to last me until I get kicked out for being hammered during the 4th inning.

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rosecitytransit t1_it15aau wrote

Plus maintaining contact can factor in how the person does once released

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G-42 t1_isy14um wrote

Well the guvmint won't let them have slaves at home, so of course they're going to at work.

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