Irony?

[kpete]

John Ensign's abrupt resignation spares him the spectacle of public hearings ... to law enforcement if the panel believes a crime may have been committed
http://www.rollcall.com/news/ethics_panel_may_still_rebuke_ensign-205100-1.html?pos=hln

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Senator John Ensign, Republican of Nevada, introduced a bill last month to require all low-security prisoners to work 50 hours a week. Creating a national prison labor force has been a goal since he went to Congress in 1995, but it makes even more sense in this economy, he said.

“Think about how much it costs to incarcerate someone,” Mr. Ensign said. “Do we want them just sitting in prison, lifting weights, becoming violent and thinking about the next crime? Or do we want them having a little purpose in life and learning a skill?”

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/25/us/25inmates.html?_r=4&hp

[panader0]

1. "Learning a skill"? How about sewer cleaner John? 50 hours a week.

[nonperson]

2. It wouldn't work

Ensign's mere presence would irreversibly foul any sewer.

[Terra Alta]

3. Instead of working the prisoners more hours

why not just pay them more for the job they do? They are only paid cents on the hour, and some of them do some very hard work. If we paid prisoners a decent wage then they would be more able to get back on their feet when they get out, and less willing to commit more crimes.

[pscot]

4. I would definitely hate to see an ex-senator

just sitting in prison, lifting weights, becoming violent and thinking about the next crime.......