Monday, October 24, 2011

The problem with private prisons (in their own words)

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As usual, who better to expose the amorality and greed of chain-holders than themselves?:

“Our growth is dependent upon our ability to get new contracts… The demand for our facilities and services could be adversely affected by the relaxation of enforcement efforts… / … For instance, any changes with respect to drugs or ‘illegal’ immigration could affect the number of persons arrested, convicted and sentenced, thereby reducing demand for our correctional facilities to house them.” - Corrections Corporation of America Annual Report
“Our growth is dependent upon our ability to get new contracts… The demand for our facilities and services could be adversely affected by the relaxation of enforcement efforts… / … For instance, any changes with respect to drugs or ‘illegal’ immigration could affect the number of persons arrested, convicted and sentenced, thereby reducing demand for our correctional facilities to house them.” - Corrections Corporation of America Annual Report

Aren’t corporations just great, folks? The Republicans are right: Let’s let ’em take over everything! Surely nothing nefarious can arise from a wholly privatized society, can it? That’s just commie-talk.

(via The Agitator)