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This appears to be describing a parallel universe. The justice system we have in America today is arcane, strongly favors monied interests, is subject to perver
by chc 4y ago
This appears to be describing a parallel universe. The justice system we have in America today is arcane, strongly favors monied interests, is subject to perverse incentives ("tough on crime" DAs, lack of interest in pursuing crimes against groups without institutional power), frequently produces results that go against the common understanding of what is just, and is generally inaccessible to the most vulnerable people in society.
The idea that this is what "we agreed as a society" is absurd. The justice system is a thing that evolved in our society largely as a result of powerful people feeding it when it protects their interests.
- systemvoltage 4y agoI think US has one of the best judicial systems, if not the very best in the world. I loathe about American exceptionalism, but the constitution and American legal system truly is: https://youtu.be/Ggz_gd--UO0 https://youtu.be/Ggz_gd--UO0
- infamouscow 4y ago> The idea that this is what "we agreed as a society" is absurd. The justice system is a thing that evolved in our society largely as a result of powerful people feeding it when it protects their interests. The people elect representatives to pass and/or change laws. What you're saying is we should disregard voting because you know best - an argument famously supported by every genocidal maniac in the 20th century.