Blog #6 Privatization of Prisons

     The argument for or against prison privatization surrounds the issue of money. In a response to a hardened economy and rising incarceration rates, there has been a great deal of growth in the privatization of prisons. Privatization is changing something from state to private ownership or control. Meaning they are not funded by the government. The prison is going to be run like a business.
     Pros of privatization of prisons: the government is in millions of dollars in debt and they will gave money if they are not funding them. The government spends on average 20 million dollars by funding the prison system.If a state can transfer inmates to a private prison, there will be room within the state prisons for more inmates or the proper amount of space for the inmates that are already there.
    Cons of privatization of prisons: no requirement in the jail system. There won't be any set rules for the inmates, guards, etc. to follow, which will ultimately cause disagreement throughout the prison. When not run by government, the jail system heads can possibly underpay the officers. Because they are being paid poorly, the officers might not be doing a good job.
   I support the privatization of prisons because private prisons could create more jobs within local communities, strengthening the local economy. Also, I think it will greatly benefit the government of the US. America's financial state is very bad because of the millions or dollars we are in debt. Giving the job of funding the prisons to someone else would help the economy. The concept of privatization is indeed a very bright idea that has so many advantages though the issue needs to be put under more scrutiny.