Esteban Núñez, chief strategy consultant for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, stated, "The defeat of the measure underscored the need for more voter education about what the amendment was meant to accomplish, since many voters may have been confused by the somewhat arcane wording to 'eliminate involuntary servitude for incarcerated persons'". He highlighted the contrast with other states that have approved similar bans, indicating a broader issue of awareness regarding prison labor.
Nationwide, over 790,000 people in state and federal prisons are estimated to be working, typically earning under $1 per hour in various jobs, generating billions. The defeat of Prop 6 raises questions about the values and priorities of California voters regarding prison labor and inhumane treatment.
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