What I Think of the Justice System
I think that every society needs a good group of laws in order to function properly. Without these guidelines, anything goes, and the people might be in jeopardy. Before America had the Constitution, as I understand, the country had bad economy and trade, and the states had weak sets of laws with little enforcement. Now that we have a strong set of laws that can be enforced, we have a judiciary system that can help to organize the country and help the people get justice.
I think more people in the country should be aware of our laws and how the justice system works because I’ve noticed that not a whole lot of people know much at all about any laws or systems except from the biased reports they hear from the news, movies, or on the internet. I think it would benefit everyone living in a certain country to know how their country functions and how they can possibly be a better citizen and/ or use the law to their own advantage. People need to know what their freedoms and rights are.
I like to think that the American justice and law system is relatively fair to every citizen in the country. Even though sometimes some of the laws might not make much sense to the average person, I believe that the law is overall just and is meant to serve the people of the United States, and not out to get them. I know that lots of injustice is served to innocent people, but I would like to think that whenever that happens, it’s the exception, not the rule, and that more justice is served the right way than the wrong way.
The Dissent
14 years ago
Well let me start off with that I fully agree with you Sara about how most of the citizens don’t have so much as a clue about the rules that govern them, and that they should take it upon themselves to further their own knowledge of such to benefit them and to seize the advantage. Many innocent people are taken advantage of and falsely prosecuted when the laws go rampant.
ReplyDeleteNow with that said, I must mention that is isn’t the constitution and the government that saved the United States from poverty and instability. We still face similar problems today as we did 300 years ago. I’m sure you’re aware of some of the downright silly laws, and how the governments can get out of hand. As much as we may try to help them the people don’t change. The constitutions miracle is that it found a way for nearly fifty different cultures to function as a whole. Each state is of and in itself its own little nation with laws, culture, beliefs, and way of life. The fathers of this nation made something that could bring all of these different places together and allow us to function. Though all of these different places can function it is at times unfair, unjust, and in need of constant fixing.
In response to your ideas on the justice system, I agree with many of the points you bring up, but there are a few things I question. In your post you bring up that much more people would benefit from the laws if they were more informed. It’s true that our society is pretty ignorant to that which governs us, but is that really a fault of the government? Schools and libraries offer many avenues to learn about our freedoms and rights. The government doesn’t intentionally cast a shadow over the public to blind us. It is up to us to become informed citizens by taking the time out to learn what protects us. In my own belief, I feel that the government isn’t obligated to educate us. In fact, it is our own responsibility to learn what these constitutional rights and amendments are, for the sake of our protection.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely with Sara, that every country-society needs laws and rules in order to work smoothly. Our Constitution, Bill of Rights, and complex set of laws are the back bone of our judicial system. Throughout Sara’s blog she really expresses her opinion clearly and isn’t afraid to share what is on her mind. Sara and I both believe that educating people about our judicial system is important. She also brings up the subject of media bias and its influence over how people think and view our justice system.
ReplyDeleteThere are some contradictory statements made in Sara’s conclusion. At first she states that the justice system is pretty fair to every American and that the law “Is overall just and is meant to serve the people”. She then goes on to say that lots of injustice is served to innocent people. I like Sara would also like to believe that when innocent people meet injustice, it is the exception and not the rule.