1. Warren Richey asserts that inmate activist groups like PRIDE, a nonprofit prison industry organization, back prison labor. However, Gordon Lafer argues that big businesses seeking the “ultimate flexible and disciplined workforce” support prison labor. In your opinion, who has the most to gain from prison industries, working inmates, or the private companies that hire them? Provide examples from the viewpoints.

2. Tracey Meares claims that there is an “unambiguous historical connection” between today’s chain gangs and black slavery. Jayce Warman suggests that a “modified” chain gang can perform community service and build inmates’ self-esteem. In your opinion, can chain gangs be humane? Why or why not"