Justice Department says it will end use of private prisons

[Antonio the Sixth]

I echo everyone, this is really fantastic news. I really didn't think I'd see this happen any time soon, and frankly I doubted I'd even see it in my lifetime. Private prisons are an utter abomination, a mockery of justice and human decency that should never have been allowed to exist in the first place. This is truly a good and important day for America.

Sincerely, thank you, Obama.

[Antonio the Sixth]

This only pertains to 13 BOP prisons (the vast majority of private prisons operate on the state and local levels) and does not in any way guarantee they won't be used by the Justice Dept anymore, or that their contracts will be reviewed upon the renewal process.

Well, he's done what he could. Hopefully this will encourage Democratic governors to take a stand.

[Antonio the Sixth]

The private sector always does a better job at things........

Of course, never let facts get in the way of your blind certainties.