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Aug 17, 2017
The current monument issue is all about the horrors of slavery, and the condemnation of those who supported this economic system despite many of those men being honorable in most other ways (e.g. Robert E. Lee was not a vile person). Not to debate which system is worse, in the future, the world could just as easily condemn all of us for supporting capitalism in the same way we condemn those who supported slavery.
Remember, America is the richest country in the history of mankind. Yet, half of the population is in or near poverty. People go hungry, without health care, and without education in this richest of countries. I could go on, but there is no need. It is clear that America can do better than capitalism. Yet, we support our capitalist system which includes a slavery component in the 2.2 milli...See More
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EasTexSteve
Well, TEC, I can tell you (since my wife worked for the system for 13 years) inmates in Texas are not required to work. They are encouraged to work, and are offered privileges for working, but are not forced to work. To do so would violate their civil rights.
Lulu
Yeah Steve, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmates are "encouraged" to work in that it allows them not to be restricted to their cells 24/7 with no personal property or commissary. Nice try, though.
"What happens if an offender refuses to work?
Offenders who continue to refuse to work lose their privileges a...See More
"What happens if an offender refuses to work?
Offenders who continue to refuse to work lose their privileges a...See More
T.E.C. - Iowa
Beyond Lulu being correct, there is no justification for what we do in America. The prisoners are not doing just "state work" as in making license plates. They are working for corporations that are making big profits while they pay the prisoners a few cents per hour.
Plus, if you do not think this is a business. Then explain the graph belo...See More
Plus, if you do not think this is a business. Then explain the graph belo...See More
EasTexSteve
Yes, Lulu. That's why it's called "prison." It's not supposed to be pleasant.
T.E.C. - Iowa
Interestingly, other countries try to make prison somewhat pleasant and they have a lower recidivism rate. Then again, America believes in punishment, as opposed to helping! Heck, as in food stamps and more, America thinks punishment is the best way to help!
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