So all we need to do is find a way to put people in prison!

Win-win!

  • @LovableSidekick
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    So you and people who get free room and board should get equal pay, or they’re slaves, but you’re not. Got it.

    • @Maggoty
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      In most states it’s not free. You have to pay room and board after you get out. Or they send you back, even if you served your full assigned time. The fees are legislated as part of your sentence and you’re not clear of the system until you’ve paid it for imprisoning you.

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        My issue really isn’t how fair it is or isn’t, and you can always bring up the most unfavorable laws as if they’re a universal standard. My issue is simply with calling prison labor “slavery”, which not only is inaccurate but cheapens the experience of people who have endured actual slavery.

        • @Maggoty
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          What are you thinking slavery actually was? American slavery ended up being the worst kind. But there were all kinds of other slaves throughout history. At the end of the day, forced labor is slavery. Even if it has an end date.

          • @LovableSidekick
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            If by “at the end of the day” you mean “overdramatic words make my argument sound stronger.”

      • @LovableSidekick
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        I totally agree with that and I believe the end of the scarcity economy is definitely on the horizon, but let’s discuss current issues within the current real world if that’s okay.