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  What is the purpose of prison? When prison was first created in the United States in York, Maine in 1720 and Massachusetts in 1775 to 1785, separating criminals from civilized society was most likely the intention.

      In 2024, prison is a monster, with many heads. Prison reform is supposed to be the focus - for a lot of people and there has even been famous people and celebrities who profess to want to help reform the prison system.  What is prison reform and what will prison reform look like?  Who or what entity determines the direction of prison reform.  

     In a capitalist society, the "bottom line" is always what's most important and modern law enforcement, whether we like it or not, is a business. Can business and human rights be reconciled? 

     The most important part of any business is the product.   What is the product of prison? That will probably depend on the head but regardless of which head the monster is in control of the body, incarcerated individuals are the product, or you can comprehend advanced business principles, the consumer.

     The essence of corrections is not monetary and, in fact, turning people back to God was the initial intention of corrections.  Obviously, doing things in the name of God, whether Jesus or Allah, creates systems of abuse, and tyranny and oppression, hence, the separation of state and church.

     What is the "bottom line" for prison and prison reform, correction and rehabilitation or money?