For
They can be more efficient and reduce public costs.
Against
Profit motives can lead to poor conditions and more inmates.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“The up side is the private sector is much more cost effective. More efficient.”
“Competition improves quality and cost effectiveness of products and services.”
“a service that has opposite incentives for the investors (more criminals = more money)”
“In practice, a private prison makes considerable profit by cutting corners, violating the rights of prisoners and workers”