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> >Forced labor is legal in the US in one case. Where’s the outrage? > That's like saying locking people in camps is legal in the US. Technical not a lie, but

> >Forced labor is legal in the US in one case. Where’s the outrage? > That's like saying locking people in camps is legal in the US. Technical not a lie, but a bit misleading. Actually labour as a punishment is called labour camps, it is generally frowned upon in the civilized world. > Forced labor as a proportionate punishment for a crime you were found guilty of by a fair trial is not a problem in my book. But the punishment is x years in prison not x years of forced labour.

rhino369 4y ago
The US certainly isn't the only civilized country to use penal labor. Regardless, I still wouldn't have a problem with it (done correctly). The average person is forced to work in one way or the other. Not sure why committing a crime is a get out of work (and into jail) card.
- idontpost 4y ago
- meheleventyone 4y ago
  Err... because it incentivises arresting and jailing vulnerable people in order to provide cheap labor. (done correctly) is doing a lot of work.
- herbst 4y ago
  Which other 'civilized' country?