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		w1ntermute on May 27, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Inmates forced to farm gold online in Chinese pris... > Arizona still has real chain gangs It's only in one county (Maricopa), and it's voluntary.

vyrotek on May 27, 2011 [–]

I grew up in Maricopa County (Peoria). I think Joe Arpaio had the right idea.

teyc on May 27, 2011 | [–]

I've seen a show about him. He is famous even in Australia. Is there any pressure on prisoners to volunteer into the chain gang?

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