Once again "no longer locked up, simply locked out," our narrator is ignored by members of Congress as he attempts to address the difficulties faced by inmates because legislatures do not consider him part of their constituency. Those in penitentiaries are considered inferior to the public in many ways. They are forced to work for paltry wages and are limited in their behavior. Correctional residents do not have access to many items that the general public has the ability to purchase. Furthermore, they are not afforded the same freedoms regarding legal drugs and substances (e.g. alcohol and tobacco). Finally, they cannot vote. Ideally, once released, these things change. Inmates are able to find a job (usually with the assistance of a program such as vocational rehabilitation or another social service agency) that will pay minimum wage. They may become addicted to tobacco again, although they may not be allowed to consume alcohol under court-ordered restrictions. Laws regarding voting rights vary from state to state, making this fight difficult to discuss. Some states allow you to vote while in prison (Maine and Vermont), while others (13 states and the District of Columbia) allow you to vote after being released from prison (Felon Voting). Four states restore the right to vote after an individual has been released and done so