Prison overcrowding in Alaska

Stories about prison overcrowding don't always get a sympathetic feeling from most. But it is a problem, especially in Alaska. It's become a problem of safety--not only for prisoners, but also for those who have to work there. The I-Team got an exclusive look at the problem firsthand and how dangerous it's become.

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[MrCropper]

"No reason to keep a convicted murder alive sucking up tax dollars."

Actually, non-violent drug charges account for well over 50% of American inmates. LEGALIZE TODAY!!!

[MrCropper]

"Whether they are on drugs, or trying to steal for drugs.. So you are saying they should make heroin, meth, pcp.. all legal?"

Yes, all legal. That would lower their price, which would reduce crimes committed to buy them. Everyone would win.

[alecboi84]

this country has a problem and fucked up if there is overcrowding in Alaska prisons..

[Trashfished]

death to rapists, drug dealers, child molesters, murderers.

[sideslide23]

I thought that this is the biggest prison in the U.S. Teritory?

[Terminator860]

you fucking weirdo. ome of these people are in for minor crimes.

[MRTINKLES1000]

Your right about the price of death penalty, but there is no need to belittle people who don't understand or haven't learned. Such anger. Reminds me of the people I guard.

[MRTINKLES1000]

I think it is because of hippies. Criminal rights and all that garbage. I dunno, write your congressman.

[MRTINKLES1000]

Great point. Execution does cost more. If only the state could use a shotgun shell. Whats that cost. Like a dollar or something.

[MRTINKLES1000]

Wow, that sounds like the mentality that gets people in prison . Maybe we should do the same to you.

[NeoQuello]

WTF??? why does it cost soo much just to kill a sick criminal..

[nidal38]

Lets just lock them all in a fucking cage and give them one meal a day.... or just execute them with no appeals, either way works