tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9864176.post3160985024170693711..comments2023-12-01T16:56:04.415+11:00Comments on Peak Energy: Budget Problems? Just Use Prison LaborBig Gavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00682404837426502876noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9864176.post-87433549727931945382011-03-02T22:38:23.705+11:002011-03-02T22:38:23.705+11:00You get the feeling they haven't really though...You get the feeling they haven't really thought this through (or maybe they have?).<br /><br />My vague poorly remembered history recalls that the first settlers to Oz were sometimes (we are told) incarcerated for such dastardly crimes as stealing a loaf of bread to feed the family.<br /><br />Surely the prison work force has got to be one of the most expensive for low skilled jobs... and what is its effect going to be on the low skilled job market?<br /><br />My guess is that low skilled workers are going to be competing at a disadvantage with this 'state subsidized' work force AND SOME WILL probably turn to crime as a result thus expanding the 'criminal' population, further decreasing the tax revenue and increasing the financial burden.<br /><br />Obviously the private owners of these prison work farms won't mind. They probably vote republican!<br /><br />Of course once skilled workers get caught up in the system some prisons will incorporate and upgrade their services - perhaps offering financial and tax advice or web design and content provision. ;-)<br /><br />There will be flurry of IPOs for hot prison stock.<br /><br />Later, the rusting hulks of the US fleet can used to store the excess low skilled prisoners...?SPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467929366702367892noreply@blogger.com