Open hand or closed fist.

Which politicians were part of privatizing the prison systems in the United States? And how much money did they make at the expense of US citizens?

There is an innate conflict of interest. History has taught us in this country. When there's a choice between doing the right thing or making money? The people who placed themselves in the position of making this decision will pick making money over doing the right thing every single time.

The people housed in these systems will sooner or later leave the facilities. To join the general population. Years of abuse, inhumane living conditions, ensures one outcome. There are no guards watching 24 hours keeping that anger in check when they have served their time?

Violence begets violence. We know this to be a universal truth. All one has to do is turn on the TV and watch the news. This pattern of creating our own demons and not owning the part we played must stop. We are becoming a prison state. If not already there.

For those who can think only of themselves. I ASK, Is it in your best interest to have someone released from prison into the general population a greater threat to society than when they were admitted? An open hand is much more preferable than a closed fist.

For the militant, I pose the question.
"Do you want to win the battle or do you want to win the war?"