Every component of most American prisons has become a lucrative (frequently exploitative) source of revenue. From selling packs of ramen noodles to charging exo

Every component of most American prisons has become a lucrative (frequently exploitative) source of revenue. From selling packs of ramen noodles to charging exorbitant fees to speak to loved ones over the phone, I would be amazed if this wasn’t just one more avenue for entrenched moneyed interests to extract even more profits from struggling families who have been broken apart.