Unicor and state prison industries would have to compete with private industry for government contracts. Without using slave labor, prison industries could not undercut private industry bids for contracts. Please pardon my sarcasm and cynicism in regards to this issue but the blatancy with which the system operates would be ludicrous if it were not so unethical, inhumane, and undermining of our society. Laws are made by Congress and the purpose of those laws is to provide for and maintain public policy for the good of all citizens. The United States government advocates the actions of Janet Reno at Waco, the ethics of Newt Gingrich, the pollution of an already sick ecosphere by corporations with money.
Money is the motivation behind laws made and actions taken by the government of the United States.
My father served in World War II, my parents are both very involved in the America Legion. They taught me to be proud of this great country. They died a little inside during the 60s when the flag was burned and images of the flag were sewn onto hip pockets of bell bottom jeans. They have watched this country change. America used to be the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.