Giving low level convicted criminals in prisons, the ability to work on farms, instead of illegal migrants.
Prisoners can earn money to pay off their debts to society, instead of sitting in a cell, taking a huge part out of the prison system costs to tax payers.
Prisoners can learn good work ethic, and actual job skills in farming, for early parol. Transferring them to non-prison farm work communities, if they are a good worker, with no where to go.
We need to increase our National Food Supply, which will lower food prices, reducing the inflation created by the pandemic, helping restaurants, ending food deserts, and making healthy food affordable again.
-Bret
Great idea! They did this in WW2 especially in Michigan. We had a lot of German and Italian POWs working on our cherry and apple orchards and lumber camps.
The farming our prisoners did actually went towards their own food and if some was sold it went back into the prison to fix things, but we are honest people here.
There would have to be books kept, it’s so sad people can’t trust people.
All I know is what we had at our prison here in our parish and the prisoners didn’t mind bc it gave them something to do and they got fresh food. And what things they sold the $ went back into the prison. So I don’t know about anywhere else.
But we are a small community and we are still, ummm. Not corrupt with spending and hiding. We have had 4-6 killings this year and all but 1 this year called it in themselves. And that is a record high.
one thing: for the farmer, the cost of emloying a prisoner must be equal to the cost of employing a non prisoner.
there could be other groups of people who participate in fruit picking. Students in schools; people doing some civic service (which might be a good idea to introduce) - volunteers - families…
it could get organized as a community experience - an educational experience, too - including a common meal, cooking together, talking to each other, and taking home some of the fruit, or a fruit based product like jam or fruit cake, as part of the salary.
some smart person would need to program a platform where picking missions are organized, so there are always the right amount of people at the right place.
Everyone needs to be transparent in the work and the pay. These must be low level non-violent prisoners, who are wanting to better their lives. Any criminal activity puts them back in their cell, with no chance of rejoining the program. If the program is run right, good hearted, hard working prisoners wanting a second chance at life, will help self manage the workers, and call out problems.
-Bret
The Pay and Rules must be in alignment with standard employment laws. Prisoner’s have the right to file a complaint privately, to be investigated without fear of retaliation. Everyone must be transparent and honest.
Putting Americans first over illegal migrants.
-Bret
Since they are giving the state back the schools. Farming could be a form of science under horticulture and take a place of one of their PEs.
If they are choosing not to go to college. My son‘s in welding because he’s not going to college it’s a two-year program. He goes three hours a day at the Biggest school in our parish. Then comes back and finishes out the day. Next year, he’ll be a senior and seniors go the last half of the day to welding.
It gives them options and shows them how to work, whatever it is, the options are that they give in school so they have a trade to start on when they get out. Depending on where you live, depends on what they could offer. That’s One of the reasons I’m excited about the states taking the education back over because a lot of kids do not go to college.
I have ideas, but I’m turning them into my state because the government doesn’t need them.
CNA could be senior year one hour. One science credit. When you graduate you then go and take your test. And you’re certified. With you doing it in high school it’s free all about the certification for your CNA.
That type stuff
*** Having Low-Level Prisoners Work on Farms instead of Illegal Migrants**
Instead of employing illegal migrants, we should consider employing low-level convicted criminals in prisons to work on farms.
This approach offers several benefits.
Firstly, it allows prisoners to earn money to pay off their debts to society, thereby reducing the burden on taxpayers and the prison system.
Secondly, it provides prisoners with valuable work ethic and job skills that can be beneficial for early parole.
Additionally, if a prisoner is a hardworking individual who lacks opportunities outside of prison, transferring them to non-prison farm work communities can be a positive step towards their reintegration into society.
Furthermore, this approach can contribute to addressing the pressing issue of food insecurity in the United States.
By increasing our national food supply, we can lower food prices, alleviate the inflation caused by the pandemic, support restaurants, eliminate food deserts, and make healthy food more accessible to a broader population.
In order for this program to be successful, transparency and accountability are crucial.
Only low-level non-violent prisoners who are committed to bettering their lives should be eligible for this opportunity.
Any criminal activity within the prison system should be strictly prohibited, as it undermines the effectiveness of the program and poses a risk to public safety.
Additionally, if the program is well-managed and run by compassionate and dedicated individuals, prisoners with a genuine desire for a second chance at life can be empowered to self-manage the workforce and report any issues or concerns they may have.
It is essential that the pay and rules governing this program align with standard employment laws.
Prisoners have the right to file complaints privately and be investigated without fear of retaliation.
Transparency and honesty are paramount in ensuring the success of this initiative.
Ultimately, our priority should be to put the well-being and interests of American citizens first, rather than prioritizing the interests of illegal migrants.
I agree with this and would expand upon it with low level prisoners’. Going back to ideas from the old chain gangs. Having low level inmates preform jobs to help out the communities. Such as cleaning parks, rebuilding roads, assisting in park maintenance, even going to bringing companies in who need employees and cant find them the opportunity to have these guys work for them for a day or two. This would bring work ethic and skills to those in the system. Granting them the ability to attain a job upon release (Most cant due to no work experience). Which is honestly why many reoffend. You go tell your new employer you have no work experience for the last 5+ years in anything. That will be a hard sell for anyone to attain work employment at that point. Even something that could help them out of their situation.
Yes, people need to learn work ethic and work experience. Working on roads may not be glamorous, yet it is some of the most vital infrastructure in our country, connecting us all together.
The sense of accomplishment every time you drive over it for the rest of your life. Knowing that your hard work actually helped create it. Giving you a sense of purpose, worth and meaning.
Teaching you to work together on time, and meet all challenges presented to show your dedication.
That is work ethic, and that is what these types of jobs in Farms, Roads, and Parks will provide. Potentially with actual jobs in those job paths, or similar, upon completion of serving your time, for the crime you had committed. You earned your way back into society.
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-Bret
. Quite a few actually. We need to open up all closed prisons.
