f-securus

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   by f-securus 8y ago

   The problem with private prisons is they have a conflict of interest. Do they work to improve the lives of the incarcerated and lower recidivism? No! That would lower their bottom line as they get paid per person.
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   by f-securus 8y ago

   Many of those same people can benefit from marijuana. Yet, it is still illegal nationally (in the States). Studies have shown opioid abuse has gone down in states that legalized recreational marijuana use. The opioid epidemic isn't mak
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   by f-securus 8y ago

   It isn't about market share. It is about consumer choice. Access to google alternatives are available to everyone. Many people don't have a reasonable choice when it comes to broadband.
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   by f-securus 8y ago

   I just received a phone call from my mom who was disgruntled that the county jail now requires $20 to make a visitation appointment from home. The alternative is to drive almost an hour away to make an appointment for free at the facility,
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   Making Profits on the Captive Prison Market (2016)(newyorker.com)

   1 points by f-securus 8y ago|1 comments
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   by f-securus 8y ago

   The communication services are predatory. Anecdotally, using a cell phone or cordless phone subjects you to having your call terminated due to '3rd party calls are not allowed'. When contacting customer service they pointed me to