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i sentence you to a year of javascript instead (feddit.uk)

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Lol.

But why?

[–] gelert 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Smith, the department spokesperson, pointed out that people in prison have access to computers for educational programs and legal research, and that “allowing these types of printed materials presents a substantial risk of misuse” and poses a security threat.

source: https://www.themarshallproject.org/2023/06/20/ohio-odrc-prison-book-ban-java-hitler

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

More like, ha fuck you, you're not getting a job when you get out so we can you locked up forever

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Sounds like the "substantial risk" is due to private companies insisting on using an insecure system and them complaining when inmates want to learn that system to get JOBS.