lexisayok

This AMA is why Reddit is brilliant. In a media landscape in which politicians are used to the ability to photo-op and talking-point their way out of any situation, Reddit AMA's provide quantitative documentation (in the form of upvoted questions) of the vacancy in politicians. Thanks, Martin O'Malley, for ensuring I never vote for your sorry ass.

It is a good idea if (1) you are trying to save the state money and (2) you are the private company making a shitload of money. It is a bad idea if you believe in things like democracy and a free and just society. Pretty simple.

A lot, two words

Do you see ethical problems with privatizing corrections -- you know, the kind of incentive problems that every single person who reads about it without profiting from it sees?

You're thinking of buyer's remorse.