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While you aren't wrong, I think the original commenter was trying to say "it shouldn't be this way". Pre-trial detention is a thing too, of course. They can af
by anoncoward111 8y ago
While you aren't wrong, I think the original commenter was trying to say "it shouldn't be this way".
Pre-trial detention is a thing too, of course. They can afford bail, but many innocent people who literally did not do the crime they're accused of still sit in jail for months/years waiting for a trial.
- tptacek 8y agoI'm not sure what "should" has to do with it! Complicated cases are complicated. Simple cases aren't. I think directionally most people on HN already agree with you about cash bail. I certainly believe it should be done away with.