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Cash Bail is a regressive tax upon the poor and those whom law enforcement selectively target. If someone is a danger, or a flight risk, maybe they shouldn't b
by mjevans 6y ago
Cash Bail is a regressive tax upon the poor and those whom law enforcement selectively target.
If someone is a danger, or a flight risk, maybe they shouldn't be out at all if that's the determination reached by a judge.
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Secondary points, the social movement. I strongly agree that Police REFORM is necessary. At least in the US things are bad enough that a not-small portion of the population feels the police are out to get them, or at best unlikely to be a positive influence on any outcome. Peace Officers are necessary. A recognition that many situations require de-escalation and a variety of social outreach to achieve the best results for both society at large and the individuals involved.
Believe in reform and redemption, and apply it to everyone and everything.
- twblalock 6y ago> If someone is a danger, or a flight risk, maybe they shouldn't be out at all if that's the determination reached by a judge. Ok, then most people who currently qualify for bail will not get let out at all. Anyone with the means to leave town (e.g. having a car) and the motivation to leave town (e.g. being accused of a crime is a pretty good motivation for leaving town...) can be deemed a flight risk.