I doubt that this petition will result in the stated goal, but this kind of thing is far too common and this seems like a way to make a statement that people ar

I doubt that this petition will result in the stated goal, but this kind of thing is far too common and this seems like a way to make a statement that people are unhappy. I have a concern that online petitions are actually being used as a way to prevent actual protest, but at least the frustration will now require a response. Hopefully about the broader topic of poor prosecutor discretion, or flaws in the justice system. But you have to start somewhere. The prosecution may be allowed to presume guilt, fine. But the law should prevent an overzealous prosecutor from rendering moot the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th amendments (not that I'm a constitutional scholar, just applying the "common sense" rule here). Seizing assets is wrong in 99% of cases, and eliminates the right to mount an effective defense. This is compounded by the common tactic of overloading a public defendant with paperwork, and then using the 6th amendment to force inadequate defense. This is common and morally bankrupt. "Making an example" of someone is complete garbage. That is not justice, it is cruel and unusual punishment. It seems to more often be used by DA's with political aspirations than for legitimately egregious crimes. This is why I vote against anyone who lists "tough on crime" as a credential. It's not. "Fair on crime" is a virtue, "tough on crime" is bullying and an abrogation of justice. Citizens should have an expectation that punishments for doing something wrong will suit the offense. Anything otherwise is a violation of the 8th amendment. If there is doubt over whether or not an action is even a crime, a DA should be using their discretion to NOT prosecute. When the "victims" of a "crime" don't even want to press charges, you have to question the motives of a DA that pursues the case anyway.