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"A death sentencing system based on racial dynamics and then amplified by self-referential dynamics is inconsistent with equal protection of the law, but this d
by chmod600 5y ago
"A death sentencing system based on racial dynamics and then amplified by self-referential dynamics is inconsistent with equal protection of the law, but this describes the United States system well."
This reads strangely to me. It's like saying:
"Our research found that 2+2=4. In combination with racial dynamics, this is inconsistent with equal protection of the law."
I get that they are saying it amplifies, but they injected it in a weird way that makes their research sound more important to a broader conclusion than it is.
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- cycomanic 5y agoThey could have left out the racial dynamics parts and the sentence would have been just as true. So not like your objection. A justice system where the chances of being given the death penalty is highly dependent on what county you are prosecuted in is inconsistent with equal protection of the law.
- throwaway8581 5y agoIt's fine. You elect your local DA, mayor, and police chief. You also vote for your governor, state legislators, state judges (in most states), and state attorney general (in some). They get to make important decisions, like how strongly to enforce the law and what punishments to seek. Otherwise, it wouldn't be worth voting for them. In San Francisco, most crime is basically tolerated and punishment for most offenders is not sought. In more conservative parts of the country, that is not the case. If you don't want to be executed, don't commit murder in places where the death penalty is legal and exercised.
- chmod600 5y agoLocal variance in how strictly the law is applied is expected. I don't really see that as violating equal protection.