• LostWon@lemmy.ca
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    9 months ago

    It’s unequal in that they’re already more likely to prosecute minorities. Somehow I doubt prosecution of more white people would have changed this judge’s mind.

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      9 months ago

      If an individual commits one crime, prosecute them. If a different individual commits seven crimes, prosecute them seven times. That is equal treatment. Scale up to any political or racial group and that is the model that is to be followed.

      In this case, certain political groups get prosecuted at lower rates due to their politics. That is a problem that will continue, and people will continue to go free, unless prosecutors treat groups equally regardless of their politics, race, sex, etc.

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        There seems to be little doubt that Defendants, or at least some members of RAM, engaged in criminal violence.

        If an individual commits one crime, prosecute them.

        So, he should be prosecuted right?

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        9 months ago

        Before the Internet, I knew there were dumb fucks in this world. I could just never, ever imagine how many of them there are.

        Thanks to the Internet, now I know.

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          9 months ago

          Since when does the group you belong to matter in court?

          I thought we’re all the same in the eyes of the law.

          Not sure since when it started, but the defendants were able to demonstrate we aren’t. Which is something that needs fixing ASAP.

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        9 months ago

        In this case, certain political groups get prosecuted at lower rates due to their politics lack of violent crime.

        You were so close to getting it.