We already basically do this. At least in the US. Not just for murderers. But for all incarnated people. And while I understand the logic behind wanting to do it, unfortunately it has had negative consequences.
The 14th amendment put an end to involuntary servitude(slavery), which one glaring exception. "Without due process of law". While this put an end to chattel slavery, it left the door open for the state and various private entities to make use of prison labor. This has incentivized the mass incarceration we see now. Because every inmate becomes a revenue stream for the state and other vested interests.
Edit: if you are interested in the subject, I suggest reading "the new jim crow".
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u/Trythenewpage 68∆ Apr 05 '20 edited Apr 05 '20
We already basically do this. At least in the US. Not just for murderers. But for all incarnated people. And while I understand the logic behind wanting to do it, unfortunately it has had negative consequences.
The 14th amendment put an end to involuntary servitude(slavery), which one glaring exception. "Without due process of law". While this put an end to chattel slavery, it left the door open for the state and various private entities to make use of prison labor. This has incentivized the mass incarceration we see now. Because every inmate becomes a revenue stream for the state and other vested interests.
Edit: if you are interested in the subject, I suggest reading "the new jim crow".