Despite a Crashing Economy, Private Prison Firm Turns a Handsome Profit:

While the nation's economy flounders, business is booming for The GEO Group Inc.,
a private prison firm that is paid millions by the U.S. government to detain
undocumented immigrants and other federal inmates.
http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=15308

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Gun Makers and Retailers Post Strong Sales Increases: .

Smith & Wesson is reporting pistol sales up 40%, and Sturm, Ruger & Co. reported
an 81% increase in firearm revenue.
http://adage.com/article?article_id=135092

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508 Chicago kids shot in just 16 months:

In this school year alone, 25 Chicago Public Schools children have been murdered.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/1466791,CST-EDT-edit09.article