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I partially agree with Sniper.
I think that the private prison industry and federal law enforement agencys are not at all interested in reducing crime or stemming the flow of drugs. They are interested in bolstering their own bottom line. If one looks at the racial aspects of the issue, it is especially disturbing. Its one area that perhaps Sharptons and Jesses rehetoric is based solidly in fact. Even in 2008, a black male has a much greater chance of being swept up in the legal system. One could argue that its because they commit more crime, but I don't find that convincing.
Sniper, I think you are mistaken however in claiming that the entire legal system is bad. If you carefully compare the system we have with those of other countrys, its is (sad to say) actually very good. Would my opinion be different if I was black? Maybe.
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