Discussion Board M3B


 After viewing Who Makes Money From Private Prisons? and Private Prison Businesses Make Big Money in Module 4, use the following issues to guide your discussion:

1. Why is the U.S. the prison capitol of the world? Why do we incarcerate so many people and other countries do not?

2. Is it ethical for companies to profit from private prisons considering how inmates are treated?

3. Is it ethical to charge inmates such high prices for phone calls and other necessary supplies?

No more than 200 words