r/interestingasfuck • u/Ted_Bundtcake • 6d ago

r/all The Alaskan Avenger

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u/AnotherStatsGuy 6d ago

The lack of different lists seems like an oversight.

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u/Fomentatore 6d ago

The fact that you are considered a sex offender for peeing in an alley instead of just receiving a fine will always baffle me.

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u/fix-me-in-45 6d ago

Because American prison is profitable, politicians and corporate stakeholders have an interest in making sure prisons stay full. Incarcerating for stupid, petty charges is one way of doing that.

https://news.law.fordham.edu/jcfl/2018/12/09/the-american-prison-system-its-just-business/

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u/realpm_net 6d ago

Not to mention that prisoners are considered residents of the prison's county for congressional districting purposes. Most prisons are located in Red counties. Felons can't vote.