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>Or they turn out not to even be a thief. Even first world death penalty cases aren't a 100% certain, but we still murder the accused. A legal justice system
by Lawtonfogle 11y ago
>Or they turn out not to even be a thief.
Even first world death penalty cases aren't a 100% certain, but we still murder the accused.
A legal justice system often ends up not being justice at all either. As some will point out, it is a legal system more than a justice system.
What then is the difference between a vigilante justice system and a legal system? It seems to me to be an issue of popularity, not of results nor legitimacy.
- openasocket 11y agoI trust the legal system a hell of a lot more than a lynch mob. In court, I get representation and evidence is considered in a rational and impartial way. The legal system is not perfect, but its way better than being subject to the whims of a mob.
- Lawtonfogle 11y agoDepends who you are and where you are. A middle class individuals in the modern day US justice system? Unless the US Gov is going after you for a particular reason, then you are probably going to have a great chance of a fair trial. But there are many other cases where there is no greater chance of justice with the official system than with a vigilante system.
- openasocket 11y agoAll you're arguing is that very bad legal systems are about as bad as a vigilante system, which I agree with. The solution should be to try and reform the legal system, as a vigilante system will never be viable. Even in the interim, it's not like the vigilante system is better.