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Re:US prisoners are given dangerous jobs. But what if they a... by bruceb on Thursday May 16, 2024 @06:13PM (#40383956)
How many (non white collar) felons have you hired?

I think these prisoners should be given consideration but job automatically? No. People often push for policies for which they don't have to comply with.

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Re:US prisoners are given dangerous jobs. But what if they a... by throwup238 on Thursday May 16, 2024 @07:45PM (#40384723)
> How many (non white collar) felons have you hired?

Four. Worked out great and they were basically free thanks to state programs and tax breaks.

> I think these prisoners should be given consideration but job automatically?

For jobs they're _already doing_ before they're released? Why the hell not? Especially if they're putting their lives at risk fire fighting.

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Re:US prisoners are given dangerous jobs. But what if they a... by bruceb on Thursday May 16, 2024 @11:18PM (#40386035)
Well that is admirable (though clearly as you state there was an incentive). I hope you continue.

As I said I am very open to them be considered but I also don't think those who have committed offense against society should have priority over people who have not.

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