Re:No Longer an Inspiration
by tomjen3 on Wednesday April 15, 2015 @01:36PM
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Blacks are also horribly overrepresented in prison - likely because they grow up in poverty. This also makes it more difficult to study and that is the prize of admission to the coding group (you can learn to program for no more than the cost of a computer, an internet connection and electricity).
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Yes: it's not just about money, but also about being able to take the time to study and practice.
This affects the really poor: for example, if you're working three retail jobs just to stay afloat, you're not going to have any time to hone your skills or hobbies.
But people in prison have all day to learn new skills!
And internet and computers whenever they want! (I'm being sarcastic here; not sure 'bout parent err4nt)
> you can learn to program for no more than the cost of a computer, an internet connection and electricity
which by no means will ever get you a job in the tech industry. Nice hobby, though.