This is how it works.

This is how it works.
As you can see, everyone must go through the same process, no matter their race/status/income/gender/species.

The justice system is biased based on which of the following? (choose all that apply)



Thursday, May 6, 2010

Look at that poll.

Well, the poll wasn't a huge surprise. Most people saw an inequality in the criminal justice system, and the most popular areas of discrimination were race and income. These were the two that I had heard of most often and discussed why I feel people feel the way that they do. I did learn, however, that some people feel that appearance and gender have an effect on how one is treated. One of my followers, Bryan F. Cary, told us a touching story about how he was unnecessarily frisked by a policeman after being pulled over for a broken tail light. The police officer saw his hair as scandalous, and felt that he definitely had illegal weapons/drugs/hostages in his car, so he felt that he needed to tear his glove compartment from the car. This is just one of many stories that support this idea.
This poll helped me to see that the issue is still up in the air, and I feel that this isn't going to be resolved. People are still biased based on their experiences, and I really don't/can't blame them for that. Despite the results of this poll, I still feel that the criminal justice system is equal.

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