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The Convict Leasing Forced Labor System (slrpnk.net)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works
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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/11237867

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[–] 23 points 2 years ago (6 children)

You realize that this can happen to your uncle Cletus and not just illegal immigrants, right? Lol I'm going to assume not, based on your answer. I'm sorry that your parents, yourself, and your school district failed to educate you - there's still information out here though, just look around. Ask for help if you need to, there's lots of adults around.

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  • [+] -12 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    I've been to prison and to be honest... When you have a job in there that pays usually 60 to 70 cents an hour, it's so much better than sitting on your ass and calling your friends/family asking for a handout...It sounds crazy, but after a while you literally crave a purpose/job.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I definitely understand that and I've seen that sentiment over and over in news/documentaries about such topics. People like to be busy, work, have meaning, purpose. Activate the mind, pass time. It does not mean that the people should be exploited even if it's beneficial to them.

    I have spent just several days in jail and I know that time. fuckin. crawls.

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  • [–] -2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    What do you think about community service?

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago*

    I think that you need to bring a person understanding and reasoning first and foremost when it comes to crime and punishment. Rehabilitation and education come to mind. If the offender hasn't mentally changed or grown, it may be unlikely that any benefit from the service time is realized, though it could still lead to it. Change can be prompted from different angles.

    People don't need to be subject to "extended community service" simply because there may be a silver lining somewhere. There are many people locked up for crimes they didn't commit, and many punishments do not fit the crime, so allowing a grand exploitation scheme is still fucked up and not some Disney magic where people learn lessons and find some quirky meaning.

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