The Pros And Cons Of Federal State Prisons

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In 2013 over one and a half million people have 3 meals a day, a warm bed, shelter, free exercise, and free entertainment. Welcome to prison, a place that almost rewards you for doing something wrong. One million federal state prisons, and seven hundred and fifty local prisons, each costing about seventy three million dollars for one prison. Why? Well fun fact, you are paying for them. Congratulations! Every single one of us have supported a murderer in one way or another, we all have paid taxes and a portion of those taxes goes to clothing, feeding, and sheltering prisoners. However, some people have it right. Many countries and even some states in America, have adapted the method of self sufficiency. Cañon City Correctional Complex

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