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>My understanding is that work is optional Its officially optional on paper, but in practice it can be held against you and result in worse treatment and longe
by PurpleBoxDragon 9y ago
>My understanding is that work is optional
Its officially optional on paper, but in practice it can be held against you and result in worse treatment and longer prison time (such as being used against you in parole hearings). Also, slavery doesn't require being used for labor. While most slavery is for some economic gain to the slave holder, it isn't a required component.
- dragonwriter 9y ago> Its officially optional on paper Except in that in the federal system and many state systems, it's officially required of all able-bodied prisoners and refusal gets extra punishment, such as solitary confinement.
- michaelmrose 9y ago"solitary confinement" which is properly recognized as a form of torture. So you CAN opt to be tortured instead. Clearly optional