State to Privatize Prison

In another move to union bust under the guise of saving the state money Mitch has agreed to a 10 year contract with the Geo Group Inc. of Florida to run the New Castle state prison. Why do I say "guise of saving money?" Because the Geo Group has a habit of over charging wherever it can, $5 million in Florida alone.

Setting aside for the moment the problems inherent in for-profit prisons (lower non-union pay increases the chance of corruption among guards)this deal may not actually save the state any money, in fact as the Florida case show it could cost more if not caught.