Should there be privatized prisons?
by Jeff Vidrine
Privatized prisons have a checkered history in the United States. The theory is that private, for-profit corporations can incarcerate felons at a cheaper rate than public institutions. As you will see, cost is very important but before you jump on the private bandwagon there are other considerations. A disclaimer at the outset: I have worked in both state and Federal corrections. I have no direct
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