The U.S. Prison System: A Multimillion-Dollar Industry

The U.S. Prison System: A Multimillion-Dollar Industry: "While few would argue that dangerous criminals should be allowed to roam the streets, keeping people in prison "for the sake of maximizing profits" is immoral and unjust. Incarceration takes a toll on families and communities, and the formerly incarcerated experience great difficulty in getting hired to new jobs once released. In addition, overcrowding in prisons leads to security concerns for inmates and officers alike"?