Our prison system is another example of fallout from “deregulation” which started back under Reagan’s regime.  Public services should not be contracted out to private industry because the fundamental goals of these two types of institutions are diametrically opposed.  A private company is interested in profit.  A public service is (should be) interested in improving society at minimal cost.  We need to bring back regulation of all public services, and with it launch a new era of government accountability.