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[–] Olgratin_Magmatoe@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I could agree with the idea that they are paid a fair wage if they also have to pay for the costs of their imprisonment.

By and large that is already how it works, and it is fundamentally broken:

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/paying-your-time-how-charging-inmates-fees-behind-bars-may-violate

Prisoners end up getting released and indebted, which is a terrible recipe for recidivism.

The cost of imprisonment is a public service to keep society safe and functioning. And it should be kept to a minimum, which means ensuring that inmates actually have a chance of leading a good life once released. They can't do that if they are starting from scratch or debt.

[–] CableMonster@lemmy.ml -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I understand that prisons are part of the costs of government, but if you are wanting them to get paid fairly then I dont want people that have done bad to get free room and board.

[–] Olgratin_Magmatoe@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

"People who have done bad" is incredibly subjective.

And regardless of what you want, it is better for society that people have a good chance of starting a better life when they get out of prison. Not only is that cheaper in the long run, but it's also a matter of safety. The cheapest and safest move is to release them debt free with their earnings from their work.

And it isn't free room and board, it's imprisonment.