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The quote argues that people should not be punished with imprisonment simply because they owe money. It also says it is unfair to demand payment from people who realistically have no way to pay.
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About Barbara Ehrenreich
American author and political activist
Barbara Ehrenreich was an American author and political activist. She was active in the 1980s and early 1990s as a prominent figure in the Democratic Socialists of America. She was widely read as a columnist and essayist, and her work was recognized with awards. She also wrote 21 books, building a body of work that reflected her political commitments and public voice.
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Books by Barbara Ehrenreich
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