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Smith, the department spokesperson, pointed out that people in prison have access to computers for educational programs and legal research, and that “allowing these types of printed materials presents a substantial risk of misuse” and poses a security threat.

source: https://www.themarshallproject.org/2023/06/20/ohio-odrc-prison-book-ban-java-hitler

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More like, ha fuck you, you’re not getting a job when you get out so we can you locked up forever

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Sounds like the “substantial risk” is due to private companies insisting on using an insecure system and them complaining when inmates want to learn that system to get JOBS.

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