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  It's about time.  In a day and age when there are no longer long distance charges and when the recording of inmate conversations is digital and automated there is no reason at all for there to be any charge.  Let inmates maintain relationships with family and friends on the outside.
context: I spent 6 years in prison, and THIS was the majority of the reason we smuggled in cell phones. It wasn't illicit activities, or that we were afraid our conversations were being recorded, it was just so we could stay in contact with our loved ones. >
  
  Prison system is so disgusting and parasitic. I remember going to visit my buddy and depositing money for him so his family and I could speak with him. Basically, the prison is shaking down prisoners' family and visitors. Truly revolting that it is even constitutional.