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Hmm, the problem is that judges and even police officers are generally saner than voters. Giving the former discretion was a way to sneakily contain the worst
by eru 8mo ago
Hmm, the problem is that judges and even police officers are generally saner than voters.
Giving the former discretion was a way to sneakily contain the worst excesses of the latter.
Alas, self-interest isn't really something voters seem to really take into account.
- lupire 8mo agoJudges and police officers have their own massive "worst excesses".
- vkou 8mo agoThey do, but letting mob rule decide criminal sanction is beyond fucked. See: Any discussion thread of literally any criminal being sentenced, receiving parole, or better yet, committing any crime after being released for serving a different one.
- worthless-trash 8mo agoIts almost like they are sick of people commiting crimes.