Wednesday, March 10, 2010

"I can tell ...

If a man is guilty just by looking at him." That line has got me out of jury duty more times than I can remember. Thing is, when applying juris prudence it's not the best road to travel:

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I think this is a terrific idea. In fact, I don't see why we shouldn't apply this new category to other people we just "know" have committed crimes but for a variety of reasons we don't think we can convict in a court of law. Surely you cannot tell me that people suspected of serial murder or child molestation are less dangerous and more deserving of human rights.

I think it's only a matter of time before this becomes obvious to lots of people. Once you give up the principle of due process and the rule of law it only goes one way.

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