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Emmett Shear@eshear• about 2 years ago

What if we paid prisons a flat rate per inmate per year, much higher than the current amount, but in exchange the prison was on the hook for any recidivism? You get paid for the 4 year sentence, but if they go back to prison you’re on the hook from there. Seems more aligned.

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Emmett Shear@eshear• about 2 years ago

Replying to @eshear

I’m sad I’m getting so many “but what if it doesn’t solve all the problems” replies, instead of riffs that build bigger.

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Emmett Shear@eshear• about 2 years ago

Replying to @eshear

I mean, I’m ok with people saying it won’t work. But then give me your crazy idea that might work … or a link to something interesting … this is places a place to riff!

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Nathan 🔎@NathanpmYoung• about 2 years ago

Replying to @eshear

@eshear I think @robinhanson wrote about this

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Emmett Shear@eshear• about 2 years ago

Replying to @eshear

FAQ Prisons will kill inmates before release! No, bc deaths are very hard to hide vs other crimes. Isn’t this like that new Medicare thing? Yes. You are a vile private prison supporter! False, I just think if we have them they should be well run.

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