This is inexcusable in a supposedly first-world country. It also puts the lie to statements like "racism is over." It isn't even attenuated in police and prison

This is inexcusable in a supposedly first-world country. It also puts the lie to statements like "racism is over." It isn't even attenuated in police and prison guard culture. It you want a fright, go look at cop forums, groups, channels, etc. online. On top of all that, prison food, commissary, media, and phone calls are all farming prisoners and their families for money.