Think about how much it costs to incarcerate someone. Do we want them just sitting in prison, lifting weights, becoming violent and thinking about the next crime? Or do we want them having a little purpose in life and learning a skill?

Summary

This quote underscores the importance of providing prisoners with purpose and skill-building opportunities. Rather than simply confining individuals in prison without productive engagement, the quote suggests that it is more beneficial to offer inmates a chance to learn and develop new skills. By doing so, it is implied that inmates can reduce their chances of becoming more violent or reengaging in criminal behavior. This highlights the potential cost-effectiveness in investing in prisoners' education, resulting in rehabilitation and potentially easing the financial burden associated with incarceration.

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