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guyfromcleveland t1_j2c2371 wrote

Federal prisons are generally known for having better food because it's been shown that's the best thing to prevent unrest.

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Mike81890 t1_j2f6qrw wrote

Supposedly Alcatraz in particular abided by this proviso, being an island and all

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Justin__D t1_j2fhwdf wrote

ILPT: If you get arrested, make sure it's for a federal crime.

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Virtual-Relation-765 t1_j2dwdzd wrote

Better than..? This is not an example of what federal or state prisoners are offered today. Currently, the food is nutritionally adequate but hardly something intended to squelch inevitable tensions. It’s not supposed to be “good.”

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guyfromcleveland t1_j2ef159 wrote

There is plenty of evidence and experience among people who actually know what they are talking about that better food in prison reduces unrest.

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Virtual-Relation-765 t1_j2egtrk wrote

Better conditions would ideally reduce unrest, the theory is solid. The actual practice of providing ‘better food’ is not consistent throughout the federal prison system.

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aknabi t1_j2e5mdd wrote

Well at least for state need to ensure those prisoners don’t get parole…. Bad for increasing sales/profits.

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