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The constitution allows that they be used for slave labor, and many are.
But are they slaves by virtue of being in prison?
You’re saying that only those forced to do labor would be slaves? Slaves aren’t made free by a lack of tasks. What’s your point?
Don't commit the crime if you can't handle it. It's a punishment.
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