I often wonder this.

In a situation where the grid goes down, will they be trapped inside or let free?

I have a sneaking suspicion it will be like in The Stand where they will be left in cells to rot and those who can get out may survive, but it will be an ugly motherfucking mess.

Not to mention the trigger happy guards who go on shooting sprees when they realize that there is no more accountability.

Fucking ugly.

I assume it will be like an animal shelter before a long weekend - lots of culling to cut down on paperwork and long-term hassle.

Sad that they can reduce human life to that of an unwanted stray.