Prisoners should have a “job” and work 8 hours like the rest of us. Prisons could have gardens and farms that help feed the prisoners. They should contribute to society instead of being taxpayer funded.
12 Likes
agree to some extent. While it’s important for prisoners to have self-sustaining activities like farming, this should also include paying guards and medical staff. We need to be cautious about the types of jobs assigned to inmates to ensure we’re not taking away employment opportunities from law-abiding citizens. For instance, prisoners making license plates could be problematic, as many American citizens would be happy to do that job.
One area our country really lacks is canine training. We could develop a robust program for training search and rescue dogs, cadaver dogs, drug dogs, bomb dogs, guard dogs, and even shelter pets. Many shelter dogs could be trained for these roles, as it’s all about proper training that aligns with the dog’s natural instincts.
Firefighting is another excellent training opportunity. While not all inmates can be involved, many could participate and be eligible for firefighting jobs after their release. Additionally, we could consider shifting some manufacturing currently done overseas to prisons. This would allow prisons to generate income and provide inmates with paid work. Inmates should be paid at least the minimum wage for their labor, with a portion of their earnings garnished to repay debts to victims, child support, and a small percentage for their housing and medical costs while incarcerated.
5 Likes