In this episode we explore counterpoints for why the profit motive is not influential in the system of mass incarceration as it exists in Washington State, and possible arguments for how it can actually result in positive not negative outcomes. The following three sources were used for our discussion.
https://www.doc.wa.gov/docs/publications/reports/200-SR003.pdf
https://komonews.com/news/local/inside-the-northwest-detention-center
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-tellink-expresses-grave-concern-with-proposed-fcc-decision-on-inmate-calling-services-300164830.html
Sources used in refutation:
http://projects.seattletimes.com/2014/prison-labor/1/
https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/2018/jan/3/investigation-washington-state-correctional-industries-broken-program/
https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.global_tel-link_corporation.2a12f96d33a05c150de529adb98627a0.html#:~:text=Global%20Tel%2DLink%20Corporation%20has,million%20in%20sales%20(USD).
https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/geo-group/summary?id=D000022003 
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