Subj : Prison Labor
To   : MIKE POWELL
From : Rob Mccart
Date : Wed Mar 12 2025 01:06:00

KW> I wouldn't be surprised if the US republican party isn't thinking of
  > prison labor as a replacement for seasonal migrant workers from Mexico.

RM>> Yes, I saw some info on that, how they get the dirtiest jobs and are
  >> paid next to nothing for it.

MP>Ideally, they are working towards a possible early release.  If they can be
  >trusted enough to behave while out working and not cause trouble, that
  >should earn points towards early parole.

That makes sense. I hadn't thought about early release as much as they
do usually get paid a small wage for the work which gives them some
money to get a start once they get out.

MP>In some cases, I know they are also learning skills that they can use to
  >gain employment when the get out.  Unfortunately, some will use those skills
  >to grift the unsuspecting, as some of the local "tree trimmer" "businesses" d
  >here.

Yes on both counts.. learning a skill is always good but a new skill can
be used for good or evil..

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