> The truth is that giving convicted prisoners opportunities to work is probably a big net positive. The fact that you used the word "opportunities" to describ

> The truth is that giving convicted prisoners opportunities to work is probably a big net positive. The fact that you used the word "opportunities" to described "forced" really demonstrates the problem with the line of reasoning used to justify forced labor. Forced labor is wrong. Always. Period. > I would like to hear reasons why they shouldn't be able to work in a highly controlled, safe workplace. Sure, if someone is in prison they should be able to work. They should have the choice to work. As soon as the labor is forced, then it is unacceptable, immoral, and anyone defending it is wrong.