[razakel]

>In some states, they are required to work.

>It's not the same as being forced to work.

That's exactly the same thing.

[flanked-evergl]

No it's not. There is no physical or legal coercion, i.e. no force, i.e. not forced.

[razakel]

What happens if you refuse?

[flanked-evergl]

They may lose privileges and good time credits, and it may impact their parole. They do not lose rights as one may happen when one is convicted of a crime.

[batch12]

> They do not lose rights as one may happen when one is convicted of a crime.

So you get more time in prison, losing all rights, which is what happens when you're convicted of a crime? Just because you don't want there to be legal slavery doesn't mean there isn't legal slavery.

[flanked-evergl]

Incorrect. You don't get more time in prison. The sentence is the sentence, and refusing to work does not increase the sentence.

[batch12]

You're playing with words. Early release means less time spent in prison.

[razakel]

In what world is "work or we'll make your life even more miserable" not coercion?