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I remember I was going to donate some old software text books to a prison volunteer organization. They turned my offer down saying something to the effect that

I remember I was going to donate some old software text books to a prison volunteer organization. They turned my offer down saying something to the effect that inmate's reading levels would prevent them from comprehending college texts. I remember thinking it would inspire some Malcolm X type person getting all absorbed in reading and expanding the mind. I was pretty shocked at being declined, and made me contemplate being a Pollyanna about this subject.

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strictnein 9y ago
If you still want to donate: Pick up a copy of 2600. There's almost always ads or requests in the back from people in jail asking for tech books.
stephengillie 9y ago
That all criminals have a low reading level/intelligence is a classist(?) argument which supports systemic prejudice against criminals, increases recidivism, and limits their paths for redemption.
AlexCoventry 9y ago
Some prisoners get pretty good at interacting with the legal system and comprehending and writing legal briefs.