Clinton Quote by Howard Zinn
““By the end of the Clinton years, the United States had more than 2 million people in prison—a higher percentage of the population than any other country in the world, except maybe Communist China. Visions””
About This Quote
Source Book: A People’s History of the United States, 1980
Mass incarceration in the US is exceptionally high compared to other nations.
In simple terms: US has many prisoners.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic incarceration.
Themes
justice
incarceration
policy
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- criminal justice reform
- political activism
- education
Key Concepts
mass imprisonment
social inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does incarceration remain high?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Reforms face political resistance.
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