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"The formal justice system derives it decision-making from written laws and generations of precedent; it is adjudicated in a highly formal and regulated environ
by dre85 11y ago
"The formal justice system derives it decision-making from written laws and generations of precedent; it is adjudicated in a highly formal and regulated environment. It is often flawed, but is at least designed with the goal of fair and consistent treatment for both the accused and the accuser."
So if it fails while having had good intentions, there's nothing more to be done?
- JadeNB 11y ago> So if it fails while having had good intentions, there's nothing more to be done? I think that that is not what the article is saying at all; rather it is saying that your dissatisfaction (not you personally!) with the course of justice does not excuse your taking justice into your own hands.
- tbrownaw 11y agoBecause of the formality and good intentions, the failure modes are in general less harmful than the failure modes of outraged mobs. And when it fails consistently in some manner, the better answer is generally to figure out how to get it fixed rather than just ignore it in favor of mob action.