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A. Privatization of Jails: Based on my research, the evidence is that the private sector delivers quality correctional services at lower cost to the benefit of taxpayers. Because the taxpayer wants to hold down the spending in corrections, and because prisoners need a place to be jailed and remained jailed, I support the privatization of jails.
Pros:
• Privatization lends itself for prisons to be run at lower costs.
• Privatize prisons don’t have the red tape to cut through, therefore they run more efficiently.
• Privatized prisons have a reason to make sure that prisoners get the help that they need which leads to better recidivism
Cons:
• Transparency into prison life is not guaranteed.
• Could result in higher cost depending on contracted agreements for prison needs
• Living conditions could be compromised

B. Privatization of Public …show more content…
When government are forced to find other sources of revenue, cut costs, and ration services, I support the privatization of state government agencies. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a conservative corporate-funded 501(c) (3) and longtime advocate of privatization, claims that transferring government functions to private for-profit entities has a number of benefits: 1) Lower taxes, 2) Increased Efficiency, 3) Improved Effectiveness, and 4) Lack of political Influence. I would like to add that it 1) stops adding to our public debt, 2) gives incentives to private businesses, and 3) eliminates the stereotypical “lazy, government worker” mentality. Those who might disagree will say that privatization may cost the public more, contribute to a decline in services, cost the government any profit, and creates less consumer satisfaction. Both public and private agencies can have corruption, so that is a con for both. I stand by my original idea: privatization, when done right, works well and the benefits are