Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20121014:02:13:00
Within a day or two, the jail is completely maxed out. >> we are up against our capacity every day. every day, we're approaching 2,000 inmates, with 1,793 beds. >> hey, over to your side. >> i think we lock up too many people in this country. i think we have to look at alternatives to incarceration for people that are lower risk, for mentally ill population, 'cause we cannot build our way out of this problem. you know, there's a saying in this business, "if you build it, they will come." and, you know, you build a jail -- we build 3,000 beds tomorrow, i guarantee you it'll be filled by the end...
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