Oh No! Prisoners Working?

For many, probably for the first time in their lives:

• After a dozen days of snow hit Chicago and temperatures began their swift descent to below zero, a photo of inmates shoveling snow outside Cook County Jail with what the poster said was “no real winter gear” went viral.
  
  Now, the sheriff’s office is trying to clean up the backlash — and set the record straight — and activists are pushing for greater awareness of challenges faced by incarcerated people during dangerous weather.

And like a giant pussy, Dart's is making excuses and apologizing for Cook County taxpayers getting something slightly tangible for their exorbitant taxes. Too bad it isn't a chain gang.

How about Dart make this completely by request for non-violent offenders? They sign a piece of paper attesting to volunteering for the shoveling detail and in return, Dart can knock a day off of their sentence - one day work for one day credit. They can do bus stops, train stations, public sidewalks, retirement homes, CHA buildings, etc.