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For some context: California imprisons about 550 people per 100k. Florida imprisons about 750 per 100k. Interestingly, Florida refuses [1] to even allow a vote
by xrd 4y ago
For some context: California imprisons about 550 people per 100k. Florida imprisons about 750 per 100k.
Interestingly, Florida refuses [1] to even allow a vote on whether you can force prisoners to work (unlike 20 other states [2]):
"Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee"
1. https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/39 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/39
2. https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2022/08/22/yes-slavery-is-on-the-ballot-in-these-states https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/sta...