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A Boring Dystopia

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So all we need to do is find a way to put people in prison!

Win-win!

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[–] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 32 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (1 children)

It could lead to them getting job offers if/when they get released.

It does not.

[–] winterayars@sh.itjust.works 37 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

They are banned (or they used to be, looks like there were some legal changes recently) from being firefighters after they're released, so...

[–] Cypher@lemmy.world 5 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

Firefighting is known to attract arsonists… probably a bit harder to vet known criminals

[–] ScoopMcPoops@lemmy.world 11 points 18 hours ago

Honestly if anything I think it would be easier than vetting someone with no background, you already have what they've been convicted of. Idk how many burglars or murderers like to dabble in arson.

[–] jj4211@lemmy.world 3 points 14 hours ago

If only there were more context and nuance available than "convict/not convict" when making such determinations and risk assessments about candidates...