I suppose they think we should follow their prison industrial complex model.........

Especially those that have been imprisoned for petty offenses like half a joint.....

Nothing but a wee pawn in the big game of thrones? Truly disconcerting!

All of this is very interesting and of serious concern, but the us state department on human rights and police behaviour in OUR country? What gives?

trust who?????? lol!!!!

Compassion is a good think Hatter. Don't think it's at the top of the politicians' lists.

Your remarks are right on Mudda!

"Right now the U.S. government is using its cruise line industry (e.g. Disney and RCL) to acquire strategically located land holdings in the Bahamas with the assistance of our corrupt and dimwitted elected officials."

Hadn't thought of that but you are quite possibly right! Wouldn't put it past them, but is Royal Caribbean not still Scandinavian?.

everything is their business didncha know?

This is certainly NOT Government In The Sunshine. Darkness is spreading at an alarming rate. It would appear that most of those in this Government, like those before, are only concerned with what they can get for themselves while in office and could not give a flying fig about The People or the environment.

Mr. McCartney is right. Looks like all the "mega" countries and institutions are trying to stamp out any semblance of competition all over the world. It is imperialism and colonialism all over again. No friends, no loyalties. Survival of the meanest and greediest.