ive never been to prison but i have been in jail. i have to agree it mostly it doesnt work. lots of the same people there if you happen to go back(including me i guess) i hate jail but there was always something stupid that happened and ended up going back. violation of probation and such.once it was as easy as the neighbors fighting and i was drinking outside when i shouldnt have been obviously the police recognised me and violated me. you have to pay for everyday you are in jail, and the medical isnt free but most dont pay the bill. now they take half of whatever money you get in your account if you have outstanding bills.