4 ms·
Because it creates a conflict of interest in the state. Similarly we don't let the state employ prisoners in any sort of for profit endeavor. Back in the day t
by therealjumbo 7y ago
Because it creates a conflict of interest in the state. Similarly we don't let the state employ prisoners in any sort of for profit endeavor.
Back in the day the British had prisoners move large rocks from one side of the prison yard to the other and then back again. That's brutish but there some logic behind it to keep the state from enjoying the activity.
- IanCal 7y ago> Similarly we don't let the state employ prisoners in any sort of for profit endeavor. Doesn't the US have prisoners working for well under a dollar an hour in places?
- ceejayoz 7y agoThe extremely conflicted US prison system is a great example of why you want to avoid conflicts of interest. For example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kids_for_cash_scandal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kids_for_cash_scandal