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We already have them. Inmates in most US jails and prisons are charged a per diem just for being there. It’s disgraceful.

• Aperocky 5y ago
  So.. what if they don't pay?
  • notac 5y ago
    often you're billed after release, can take it from any pay you make when you're out, etc. It's pretty evil.
  • gabereiser 5y ago
    You find yourself with a judgement and garnishment should you ever be employed.
• refurb 5y ago
  That’s not debtor’s prison?
  • gabereiser 5y ago
    Imagine being locked up for not paying fines, only to be fined further while your in, and unable to break the cycle...
    • refurb 5y ago
      Right, that’s not great, but that’s not what people mean by debtors prison.
      • gabereiser 5y ago
        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debtors%27_prison https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debtors%27_prison If someone is unable to pay their debt, they are thrown back in jail, accruing more debt. How is this not a debtors prison? Perfect examples are listed on this wikipedia article. Child-support, garnishments, confiscations, etc. It's exactly what I described. https://lasentinel.net/if-youre-poor-in-america-debtors-prison-is-real.html https://lasentinel.net/if-youre-poor-in-america-debtors-pris... Inmates who are unable to pay their fees (for even being in jail) are unable to leave. For-profit prisons are real.