I’m sure plenty of them are not worthless but they aren’t providing any value to society simply existing in prison. If they can volunteer for Cal Fire I think that is positive.
That's the wrong take, my guy. Getting them out of prison is the thing we should be discussing. Then they can be "useful" or whatever you're wanting of them.
They should be given more than a fistful of cold gravel for putting their lives on the line. If they were paid a fair wage, even if it was banked for them until their release, they'd have something when they get out, and wouldn't feel like they're being put in harms way for fuck all.
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