no, you are mistaken. clearly there are distinct advantages to redeeming your life, and changing its course. and they have found that those that repent, commit to Christ, fare better. why does that bother you? you should be applauding the savings. you would be paying their room and board regardless, you don't pay anything more when they are in these programs, the state does not pay for the programs. brainwashed? psychobabble will do that to you.