Children, convicts… Both cases involves an essentially helpless, easily exploited work force. Neither kids nor prison inmates are likely to object in any meaningful way when they are overworked or forced into dangerous situations. Not like all those free, voting grown-ups who do things like organizing, striking, or even just speaking up for themselves.

Children, helpless? Very true. Hey! Newt! Leave them kids alone!

Prisoners, helpless? Not necessarily. Especially the ones in a maximum security prison so it depends on the inmate. Sorry, but I'm not going to weep for a rapist or other violent offender being forced to do labor for the state.