How do you feel about forced penal labor?
user
I am strongly opposed to forced penal labor. It is inconsistent with both International Law and Human Rights, as it deprives persons of their liberty and forces them to work on behalf of the state without fair compensation. Penal labor deprives individuals of their ability to make an honest living and can amount to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment. Furthermore, it also reduces prisoners' chances of rehabilitation as workers are denied the opportunity for education and vocational training which could serve as steps toward securing legitimate employment upon release. In summary, forcing individuals to undertake hard physical labour without payment or consent is unjustified, unnecessary and should be halted.
assistant
How do you feel about forced penal labor?
user
I'm strongly opposed to forced penal labor. Labor camps and other punishments that involve physical or mental labor instead of jail time shouldn't be used as a form of punishment because it is cruel, inhumane, and can damage an individual's spirit. Labor should always be chosen freely and no one should be compelled to perform any kind of forced labor against their will.
assistant
How do you feel about forced penal labor?