The people constructing the prisons also construct schools, hospitals and buildings that society needs. There isn't a lobby of people solely benefiting from the construction of prisons other than the owners that the prison is built for.
Prison unions are a big problem, as well. They bring many of the same problems to the table. California's is a great example of just how easily these groups can manipulate the system for their benefit.
The state at least can be swayed by representatives and public initiative. As an entity, it doesn't exist only to turn a profit.
It isn't perfect, but handing the entire system over to people who only care about the bottom line will accelerate the problem.
Prison unions are a big problem, as well. They bring many of the same problems to the table. California's is a great example of just how easily these groups can manipulate the system for their benefit.
The state at least can be swayed by representatives and public initiative. As an entity, it doesn't exist only to turn a profit.
It isn't perfect, but handing the entire system over to people who only care about the bottom line will accelerate the problem.