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dixiegrrrrl

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3. and a plus factor:

Reply to xchrom (Reply #2)

Sat Aug 4, 2012, 02:28 PM

Aug 2012

Latinos and Afr/americans being locked up on record numbers, thanks to capacity of private prisons.
Is it not strange that while states are saying they cannot afford to run prisons, somehow money is being found for institutionalized racism?

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Immigrants are Cash Cows for Private Prisons [View all] dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 OP

Yes, I knew that. PDJane Aug 2012 #1

Tax payer subsidized profits for private corporations. xchrom Aug 2012 #2

and a plus factor: dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #3

Strange indeed, that this affordability factor, seems to be greatly dissipated with midnight Aug 2012 #11

Wasn't that found to be the case in AZ with Brewer? Anyone remember that one? freshwest Aug 2012 #4

They will hedge their investment. xchrom Aug 2012 #5

Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #6

Are you lost? Ruby the Liberal Aug 2012 #7

Obviously a volunteer to test out the Mirt team. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #8

Is it a full moon? Ruby the Liberal Aug 2012 #9

k/r marmar Aug 2012 #10