> If prisoners are allowed to do any of that work they should be compensated at market rates to make sure there is no unfair competition. Their output should b

> If prisoners are allowed to do any of that work they should be compensated at market rates to make sure there is no unfair competition. Their output should be priced at near or market rates. (There should be no incentive to using prison labor as a way to get cheap labor) The individual's earnings should be reflective of the local market. They're not able to purchase the same goods as the outside world, nor are the prices reflective of the outside world. (I'm not an expert on that but I have a hard time beliving cigs are $10 a pop in prision)