> it doesn't benefit society as a whole... But there is no benefit to society by incarcerating someone removing the possibilities of a functioning life. Does L

> it doesn't benefit society as a whole... But there is no benefit to society by incarcerating someone removing the possibilities of a functioning life. Does Louisiana benefit by having 1 out of 7 black men either in jail, or on parole? The private prison system, sure. But does Louisiana overall? Not a chance.