How much would you pay for a piece of property by the sea? How much would it cost to just rent a room with a ocean view? In most states that border an ocean it's very expensive to own a piece of land by the sea. In California it’s even more expensive to own this realty. San Quentin State Prison in California occupies 432 Acres; valuable land that sold to private buyers could fetch millions just for one acre. The prison holds valuable cargo that wakes up every morning to an ocean breeze and the smell of the Pacific. Twice a week the shots and hollers of a rousing game of baseball can be heard from the prison grounds, while the Drama club puts on a performance of Waiting for Godot.
Not to say there isn't a population of San Quentin that isn't allowed the leisure that others are. Those that are violent troublemakers or those that are known to be dangerous are not allowed to frolic amongst the general population.
San Quentin was originally designed to house a little over three thousand prisoners. It's current numbers are in the five thousand range, making the housing situation difficult on even the most pacified prisoner.
Not to say there isn't a population of San Quentin that isn't allowed the leisure that others are. Those that are violent troublemakers or those that are known to be dangerous are not allowed to frolic amongst the general population.
San Quentin was originally designed to house a little over three thousand prisoners. It's current numbers are in the five thousand range, making the housing situation difficult on even the most pacified prisoner.
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