Why The US Prison System Is The Worst In The Developed World

The US incarcerates more people - both per capita and by sheer numbers - than any other nation on earth. Our prisons are inhumane hellholes, and private prisons are making a killing. Let’s talk about our horrendous prison system and look at some much better justice systems in other countries. Citations and further info: Number of Prisoners by Country: US Incarceration Rate: