Describe the Lease System and the Reasons That It Contributed

question 57

Essay

Describe the lease system and the reasons that it contributed to large numbers of inmate deaths. How might this have been avoided? Do you believe that it is ethical for the government to require prisoners to perform work, given that they are being kept in prisons at public expense? If so, should only certain kinds of work be assigned to inmates? Finally, given that state prisons are increasingly being run by private businesses, would it be ethical for these states to lease the work of their prisoners to private businesses as well?

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Neurons that transmit impulses from the spinal cord or brain to muscle or glandular tissues, facilitating movement and action.

Glial Cell

Nervous system cell that provides insulation, nutrients, and support and that aids in repairing neurons and eliminating waste products.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.

Central Nervous System

The section of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, tasked with assimilating sensory data and reacting appropriately.