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[jacquesm]

> isn't it how this works in principle for folks that are not imprisoned?

No, it isn't that's when you go on welfare.

> (And no, I don't think this a viable alternative, although - nice job what you did here - well played).

I didn't 'play', you basically made a bunch of statements that are un-supportable.

[narrowrail → jacquesm]

Just so you are aware, individual states have the right to prevent forced labor. For example, CO prevented forced labor in its constitution in the last election by a voter initiative.