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Mashimo ◴[19 Mar 25 12:59 UTC] No.43411298[source]▶

What is the benefit of leaving the lights on 24/7?

You weaken the inmate, but how does the prison make more profit from that?

ta1243 ◴[19 Mar 25 13:03 UTC] No.43411356[source]▶

It's punishment, which leads to the average american cheering and saying "yes, more!", meaning more support to the system.

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If they turn off or down the light and someone injures another or gets seriously sick then there is a lawsuit.

Layers claim the guards didn't notice because the low light.

Jury finds that is a factor and awards.

Now it is policy in all detention centers to keep light on.

I'm the Canadian who was detained by ICE for two weeks