a private prison? really? the economy is half-dead. we need jobs in productive industries that can put down roots and create demand via the ripple effect. that’s how to get us out of this mess. per dollar spent prison projects generate few jobs and the ones they do are dependent on the perpetuation of a permanent criminal underclass. Build some new schools, day care centers, low income housing, parks, make long term low interest loans to viable neighborhood businesses, but don’t tie up OUR wealth subsidizing a massive out of state corporation when there are so many other vital needs going unmet!