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Originally Posted by KSig RC
Our system is actually one of the best in the world, at least in theory - once again, in case you missed it: protecting the rights of the accused protects the INNOCENT, not the guilty - I cannot state this any more clearly.
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It amazes me how many people forget this point.
Also, sort of on point; this fall in my criminal law course, we toured a maximum security prison in the area (most inmates doing life, all violent offenders), and talked to a number of the inmates. I would suggest such a trip to anyone, especially people going into law, and certainly people who are concerned that our criminal justice system is too soft on violent offenders.