Very well. Having agreed upon a definition of slavery, we will discuss whether life in prison is slavery. Now, let me ask, why are men sent to prison?
Usually for violating the law.
Well, do you believe that men steal, for instance, voluntarily?
Undoubtedly.
Your tone is rather confident, so I daresay you can tell me why men steal?
In order to get certain articles that will enable them to live more comfortably, or which they desire to have.
That is, you mean that they have certain feelings—such as laziness, love of gain, etc.—which they wish to gratify?
Well, yes.
But if a man had not these feelings he would not steal?
I think not.