this post was submitted on 22 Jun 2023
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[–] Juliie 18 points 2 years ago

Someone seriously seriously thinks some programming book will make a hacker out of ya

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago

if the prisoners learn life skills that could lead to gainful, legal employment, how are they supposed to be forced back into the system for free labor?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] gelert 18 points 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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.

[–] FrowingFostek 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

America, why are we like this?

How are people supposed to integrate back into society?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Puritan roots baby. We basically started from being crazy cultists and are still in the 'calm the hell down' phase. Will we become a civilized society or the first country-wide reality show thunderdome? still unclear

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

I'd rather deal with another Hitler than deal with Java ever again... I understand where they're getting at. /s

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

Ohio prison system, or Florida school system?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

They basically made it decaf