a CD could be snapped and the shards used as a weapon
keep in mind we are talking about things fashioned into weapons to kill other prisoners...the prison warden has an obligation to keep inmates from getting murdered
What do you think is more cost-effective? Your tax dollars at work, remember!
But complete dismissal of leaving them no options aside... if you really think that 70 dollars is a lot of money, just wait until you see the bills towards the tax payer in a FOIA lawsuit for an unnecessary denial.