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California enslaves 400 prisoners to fight wildfires. (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] Chuymatt@beehaw.org 3 points 13 hours ago

I might feel better about this program if they’re allowed to join after they get out of prison. But, because they were in prison, they are not allowed to join fire brigades. I feel that is cruel, and stupid.