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Pros And Cons Of Private Prisons

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Bailey Smith English 102 12 March 2018 Paper 1: Position Paper Outline I. Define Issue: A. State Issue: One of the most serious problems facing the U.S is private prisons. B. What kind of Issue: This is a government and economic issue that affects U.S citizens tax dollars. II. State Position: Private prisons do not save money, have numerous performance problems, and are morally and ethically wrong. A. Private prisons promise cost efficiency. These promises are not true. B. Private prisons have poor performance because they cut corners on training, housing, and basic human rights. C. Private prisons are about profit. III. Argument 1: The first reason why private prisons are the most serious problem is because studies have shown public
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