As the ACLU notes, private prisons create a culture of poor treatment of inmates, lifelong punishment, and increased, needless sentences. As a result, approximately 2.3 million U.S. citizens are currently imprisoned. Reducing reliance on private prisons shifts the responsibility for rehabilitation back to the state, increasing quality of life for inmates and the rate of successful rehabilitation.

Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell was in a helicopter that was shot down in Afghanistan in 2005, killing all but him. After surviving the crash and 7 mile walk, he healed, returned to combat, then retired as a motivational speaker.

Dan Moran was similarly severely wounded in Iraq, leaving him with permanent medical issues. He was awarded a free home as part of charitable programs and also serves as an advocate for veterans.

Protests have been sparked since 1989, when poor democratic transitions left scars on the development of the country. Comparatively in an awful state, Bulgaria’s people see themselves as disadvantaged, misrepresented, and denied basic human rights.

The “straw” was the appointment of noted criminal Delyan Peevski to head Bulgaria’s national security wing. The obvious corruption and stagnant parliament forced violent, prolonged protests. While President Plevneliev is not seen as a particularly strong hero in Bulgaria, his guidance in this case sides with the people. He gains trust and more control over Parliament, but also prevents full scale breakdown of the already wartorn society.

Basing the “void” on the idea of what a progressive constitution should look like is an interesting idea. Instead of just making one up, based on existing common law, Ali is suggesting that the state assess what the ideals are, then strive to be it. This would be the first such constitution in existence.

Protest efforts have secured a rumored 22,000,000 signatures on a petition refused by the government. With the inability to petition the government, Egypt is left without democratic outlets.

Whether the military answering this issue is valid is a contested point.

Away from home later than normal, the singer uses the time to check on something that he already expects. The cheating was something that he had yet to catch, but felt was happening. The truck parked out front of his house was just confirmation.

The…unique…album takes on entrepreneurs, workers, and management in any field, addressing motivation and passion. Surprisingly, it’s pretty good! And features underground rap legend Bishop Lamont!

Snowden is not technically in Russia – the territory is quite murky. Because Snowden did not have a passport, he is only in the Moscow airport, within a special “international” zone. This can be treated as international territory, Hong Kong territory, or Russian, depending on the time and motivations. Thus, any extradition effort by Russia could immediately be seen as hostile by the international community. Putin’s words are not meant to address Snowden, but leaders.

Gob’s entire personality is shallow and “see-through,” but like many jokes in the show, Cherry plays on Tobias' former “actress” girlfriend and her role as the Invisible Woman.