America’s prison system has become counterproductive, excessively expensive, and unnecessarily violent. There is a major issue with public perception of prisons. Many believe prison is solely for punishment, leading to indifference about the suffering of inmates. Our so-called correctional system is often seen as the lowest priority in law enforcement. Can prisons be reformed? Absolutely, and it doesn’t need to cost nearly as much as we are currently spending. First, let’s address prison violence. The individuals sent to prison are often some of the most violent people in our society, coming from various troubled backgrounds. Multiculturalism in prisons only exacerbates tensions, leading to beatings, rapes, and even murders. Segregating inmates by cultural or ethnic groups may not be a politically correct solution, but it would significantly reduce these violent conflicts. Doing so would make managing inmates easier, lower medical expenses for treating injured prisoners, and reduc...