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artful_todger_502 t1_j3d5yvp wrote

Reply to comment by Matt-33-205 in Pennsylvania County Jail hires 18-year-old Corrections Officers by discocrisco

He's a child. Shouldn't be in a position like this. Eventually, something bad is going to happen that could have been avoided. Our prison system is barbaric. It eats the employees too.

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Matt-33-205 t1_j3dlrnr wrote

I wouldn't call him a child, and like I said above, it's not ideal. This is a young man who wants that job, I think he should be commended. I know I'm getting downvoted for my opinion, but if we allow 18 year olds to enlist in the military, I don't see how this is tremendously different.

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artful_todger_502 t1_j3dwoha wrote

I didn't downvoted you and respect your opinion. I believe both the military and incarceration system are wrong for 18 yr olds. I also think wanting to work is an admirable trait, but most jails are violent, depressing and dehumanizing places. People who have no life experience would do better to work in a pizza shop or something. That is a young person's time to find themselves, meet people, and contemplate their future. I just cannot see any upside to a young person getting involved in an industry like a prison/jail system.

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Matt-33-205 t1_j3egcf2 wrote

I agree that jails and prisons are incredibly demoralizing places. I worked as a police officer in my past and hated going there. That said, not everyone is like you and I, and if that young man wants to do that kind of work, I believe it's his right to do so.

So many able bodied people refuse to work today. I respect this kid. I'm sure he'll move on to a better career in time, and this could be a valuable stepping stone for him.

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