Fact Check Friday: The “Living Off Taxpayers” Myth

Written by Melissa Bee

April 25, 2025

🔍 Claim: “Prisoners are just living off taxpayers—they don’t need support.”

🔍 Fact check:
FALSE.

📣 TRUTH:
Many people in prison work full-time jobs — for pennies, or nothing, per hour. Most are also parents, caregivers, and future community members.

People in prison often rely on outside support for basics like soap, stamps, and food from commissary.

.💡 Reminder: Dignity shouldn’t disappear at the prison gate. We all benefit when we support rehabilitation and connection.

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