This video is a few years old but it was just put on my radar. Seems everyone else knows the truth about the prison system in the United States, except for those actually in the United States. See this video from a British Television show:
Did you know this? Does it concern you that “The land of the Free” jails more people than anyone else? Even more than Iran and China. Two countries this government wants you to fear, but I ask, “who’s more likely to harm you, Iran’s government or the government right here? Can you think of better ways to spend your money than on bars for shoplifters and drug users? I know I can.”
Everyone Knows it but (the) US. They’re Even Laughing at You…. is a post from Cop Block - Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights