Monday, September 23, 2013

6 Shocking Revelations About How Private Prisons Make Their Money | Alternet

6 Shocking Revelations About How Private Prisons Make Their Money | Alternet
"Imagine living in a country where prisons are private corporations that profit from keeping their beds stocked at, or near, capacity and the governing officials scramble to meet contractual “lockup quotas.” Imagine that taxpayers would have to pay for any empty beds should crime rates fall below that quota. Surprise! You already live there."