Ugh. I'm not a California resident or taxpayer, but it makes me wonder what would happen if taxpayers had more control of what their taxes go to. The prison system in the U.S. is riddled with problems that need to be addressed. I'm not saying I have the answers, but clearly reform is needed. Obviously if it's necessary to imprison someone, then it's necessary to ensure that they are housed, clothed and fed, but it's a shame that those things aren't guaranteed for everyone.The vast majority of inmates were not participating in the strike, she said, and authorities wanted to minimise disruption for them. The strike, she added, was wasteful. "Lots of taxpayer-funded food is being thrown away."The vast majority of inmates were not participating in the strike, she said, and authorities wanted to minimise disruption for them. The strike, she added, was wasteful. "Lots of taxpayer-funded food is being thrown away."