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is federal better then state?

Both are a prison but in my opinion, the federal prisons are better because they have a bigger operating budget.
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✓ Verified answer November 30,2019 · Survive Prison
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Both are a prison but in my opinion, the federal prisons are better because they have a bigger operating budget. The staff is well-paid and well-trained. The food is better with more choices. There are more vocational and educational opportunities. But, neither is better than freedom.

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