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[–] Draegur@lemm.ee 53 points 8 months ago (3 children)

and in jail each resident will cost tax payers approximately $80,000.00 per year on average.

[–] FiniteBanjo@lemmy.today 13 points 8 months ago

More in the first year if they manage to fight the charges in court for a little while.

[–] melpomenesclevage@lemm.ee 6 points 8 months ago

Yes but then we're punishing them and letting some corporation buy their labor(not from them, and not in such a way that covers the costs) and pay them in top ramen. Which is morally better, Jesus says so.

[–] blanketswithsmallpox@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

... It's funny that inflation makes that feel like a steal in most sub-urban places now.

[–] Draegur@lemm.ee 3 points 7 months ago

going to jail? what a bargain! :D