Monthly Archives: December 2024

Author: Tom Weber, Esq. Critics argue that providing health care to incarcerated individuals is an unfair use of taxpayer dollars, especially since many citizens struggle to afford their own health care. They believe that those who have committed crimes should not enjoy privileges similar to those of the general public, especially in times when resources are stretched thin. The concern is that funds directed toward correctional health care could instead support law-abiding citizens—veterans, low-income families, and others who also face difficulties