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We already have them. Inmates in most US jails and prisons are charged a per diem just for being there. It’s disgraceful.

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That’s not debtor’s prison?

Imagine being locked up for not paying fines, only to be fined further while your in, and unable to break the cycle...

Right, that’s not great, but that’s not what people mean by debtors prison.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debtors%27_prison

If someone is unable to pay their debt, they are thrown back in jail, accruing more debt. How is this not a debtors prison? Perfect examples are listed on this wikipedia article. Child-support, garnishments, confiscations, etc. It's exactly what I described.

https://lasentinel.net/if-youre-poor-in-america-debtors-pris...

Inmates who are unable to pay their fees (for even being in jail) are unable to leave. For-profit prisons are real.

So.. what if they don't pay?

often you're billed after release, can take it from any pay you make when you're out, etc. It's pretty evil.

You find yourself with a judgement and garnishment should you ever be employed.

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