Private prison company CCA took over two halfway houses in San Diego, claiming it would run them the same as before. Naturally, it didn't do that. Instead it began skimping on all expenses.

Local activists demand the county cancel the contract with CCA.

Naturally, CCA began skimping. Since it is a for-profit company, it "has to" make money, and the way to do that is by squeezing someone, or everyone.

It should be illegal for for-profit companies to run prisons, hospitals, schools, or any public services. Let those entrepreneurs accustom themselves to a salary instead of dreaming of riches at society's expense.