<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
aren't prisoners a waste of space?
<|assistant|>
No, prisoners are not necessarily a waste of space. Depending on the prison, prisoners may have access to educational programs and job training as part of their rehabilitative services. Additionally, prisoners typically do not pay taxes yet still use local public services, so prisons can help relieve strain on infrastructure and resources. It ultimately depends on how the prisoners are being utilized and rehabilitated while in prison.