Why could we not use prisoners to build the Border Wall?

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:26:03 -0500

Prisoners are paid for by the taxpayers, why not have them do unskilled labor, and teach them building skills for when they get out? If they escape and get thrown in a Mex jail, let the U.S. Embassy staff wait a month to pick them up. I am sure there will be less people wanting to leave the US prisons.

Response by SGT Jim Ramge, MBA made Jan 17 at 2019 5:46 PM

SGT Jim Ramge, MBA — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:46:28 -0500

I’m with you on this one, as a former AZ Sheriff (Arpaio) used to do the same...

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Jan 17 at 2019 6:12 PM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 18:12:44 -0500

Oh no ! That would be cruel! Actually a great idea !

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jan 17 at 2019 6:55 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 18:55:45 -0500

Works for me.

Response by Maj Robert Thornton made Jan 17 at 2019 6:58 PM

Maj Robert Thornton — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 18:58:04 -0500

Works for me!

Response by SSG Steven Mangus made Jan 17 at 2019 7:27 PM

SSG Steven Mangus — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:27:35 -0500

He'll yeah and serve them bologna sandwiches with pink jump suits..

Response by SPC Michael Dillon made Jan 17 at 2019 7:59 PM

SPC Michael Dillon — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:59:15 -0500

The ACLU, SBPL, PETA, ALEPH INSTITUTE , and CALIFORNIA would never allow such thing. It would be deemed as slavery. Federal Prisons had an inmate industry making goods called UNICOR. Most have been closed. Businesses,and Members of Congress not happy with UNICOR.

Response by SGT Donald Croswhite made Jan 18 at 2019 4:06 AM

SGT Donald Croswhite — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 04:06:16 -0500

Prison is a punishment, not a slave labor pool.