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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_prison#United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_prison#United_States: > In 2018, 8.41% of prisoners in the Uni
by bananapub 2y ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_prison#United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_prison#United_States:
> In 2018, 8.41% of prisoners in the United States were housed in private prisons
> Jails will make a profit
hard to imagine that's the biggest issue. it really does seem like a cultural issue where Americans don't have sympathy or empathy for "criminals".