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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho
And maybe even learn a skill they can put to use when they get out... or in the LEAST develop a work ethic. I mean, that's why many criminals turn to crime right? To try to bypass the 9-5 grind...
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Right on. We all know a kid that you know is going to grow up to be a criminal. Parents beat them, uncle molests them, no guidance, no role models, drug/alcohol use at a very young age, gang affiliation, etc. etc. etc.
Once these kids inevitably grow up and commit a crime we as a society should then step in and say "Hey, you fucked up, we're going to teach you how to be responsible for your mistake." And while they're doing so we're going to offer you a chance at a new start. Learn a trade, develop a work ethic, become socialized, and so on and so forth. Yes, the prison is still a punishment and is in no way like a trip to Six Flags...but they get something out of it besides learning how to be a more efficient criminal.
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Or earn wages that go to victims... or the inmate's family...
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That's a great idea. We're not talking about large sums of money here because the states obviously can not afford that. But enough so that yes, they are actually working for something.
Yea, plus it would make for funny videos when people do try to run off. "I'm free, I'm free....ZAAAAAPPPPP"
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Originally Posted by pauldun170
Just gotta be sure to call them something besides labor camps.
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Well you just have to use common sense and be humane here. When its hot they get a shit ton of cold water, you don't work them for 16 hours a day. Common sense shit about how we treat even the lowest members of our society.