Should people who are incarcerated be able to pay for a single cell?

Question

Pay for a single cell in the sense of pay so that they don’t have to have a bunk mate like most people in prison do
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• Would the payment be through manual labor while incarcerated or monthly payments upon release (keep in mind that incarcerated people already have a multitude of fines they have to pay upon release).
• What about the elderly and/or disabled that are unable to work in or outside of prison? Is it fair to all prisoners?
• Would this reduce or increase the cost tax payers have to pay?
• Should the price of the cell be a flat rate or adjusted to how long their sentence is?

Accepted Answer

If you are in prison you have lost your right to make big decisions.

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I’m against any ways for the jail system to generate even more money than they already are. 
Were all eventually going to end up there at this rate.

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No, however I find it utterly ridiculous that in some American prisons there can be up to 12 inmates in one cell. Granted the cell is big enough but then they wonder why there are deaths. 
No to single cells in the case of 2 people sharing. There would be too much difficulty enforcing it and there would be discrimination against people who couldn’t work or afford to pay. This could also lead to riots therefore more police time and risk.

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The U.S. person system is terribly overcrowded, which is the main reason why something like this won't work. Judges need to stop sentencing drug abuser to lengthy sentences and use the many rehabilitation programs available. Young men and women caught stealing from a store or selling nickle bags of weed, really don't benefit from sitting in prison. If more non violent offenders were offered the necessary tools to aid in deterrence or reform, they'd be room for single cell prisons. Also, only truly violent criminals are allowed a single cell, due to them being a danger to others. Now as for your question, I vote no. If offenders wanted to have that peace of mind and private space, they'd choose another lifestyle...one that won't land them in  crowded cell.

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No. This isn’t allowed for a reason. It’s a terrible idea that would have numerous negative consequences.

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I think they should have to pay to be there like they would pay for rent if they weren't in jail... I shouldn't have to pay for their meals and stuff like that. they should have to have actual jobs just like the rest of us do.

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At a certain point yes. Like when they’re eligible for parole to help get them adapted to life on the outside. 
I feel it’d be more incentive to help prisoners reform. If that makes sense. On a sense it’d help give inmates incentive to be on good behavior. 
Now the question is do we have the space for it? Our jails are already over populated. To combat that we would have to stop locking up people with traffic tickets, non violent crimes etc. they keep them 2 to a cell because it’s so over populated. 
I’m all for reform. Whatever helps gets parolees get back adapted to regular life I’m 100% for.

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If you act crazy enough or are a danger to everyone else ya got better chance of a cell to your self 🤷🏼‍♀️ but once your in prison you lose your rights till the court seems fit that you can be a respectful and responsible citizen.

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Shit they are already over crowded, no why should people with money get better treatment locked up?

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That sounds pretty lonely.

Should people who are incarcerated be able to pay for a single cell?

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