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Why has there been growth in the state prison systems? Do you agree with the reason? Why or why not? (200 words, personal opinion okay.)

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Why there has been growth in the state prison systems is determined.

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One of the reasons that there has been a growth in the state prison systems is due to the fact that more individuals are being incarcerated due to drug charges. According to the latest statistics, approximately 60% of the individuals that are presently incarcerated are incarcerated for drug related ...

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