Break's Over, Back to Work

Should we feed criminals to alligators? While this may seem a little harsh, there remains the possibility of bringing back slavery for people sentenced to prison terms. I mean, essentially slavery still exists for those in prison already, right? They could be made to work for agents of the state much like they already do. But -- and this is a big but (sorry, couldn't resist) -- if we legalized slavery, then free and legal citizens could purchase criminals for the term of their sentences. Now, if I had a slave, she'd clean house and work in the garden. I'd have to feed and clothe her, of course, and I would limit her to wearing light make-up only, if she can afford it which she can't because she's a slave. She'd have to be pretty and not fat. Not mouthy or opinionated, either. I do have standards, you know.

On the other hand, with my luck, she's likely to rob me blind and/or have me murdered for my carefully hidden millions. Slaves can turn on you in a minute, especially the females. Probably better off letting her rot in prison.