Jail PH for life - Page 3

Polak · 05-17-07, 09:37 AM

Typical:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/0....ap/index.html

Skybird · 05-17-07, 09:50 AM

We all knew that something like this was coming. Nevertheless: penalty reduced for good behavior - even before she started to serve her penalty? And then that much? Well, before the law, all people are equal. But some are more equal than others.

Polak · 05-17-07, 10:10 AM

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Well, before the law, all people are equal. But some are more equal than others.

Very well said.
The problem with the law today is that it can be bought with money.

The Avon Lady · 05-17-07, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Polak

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Well, before the law, all people are equal. But some are more equal than others.

Very well said.
The problem with the law today is that it can be bought with money.

Or with . (Full audio ).

:p

dean_acheson · 05-17-07, 12:21 PM

[quote=Skybird]That boring blonde's 45 days in prison is okay and no concern. But remembering to have heard of a sentence in California just some days ago: 25 years for shoplifting, I found this article which tells a story of a law they have in California that on the third time you get caught for something, no matter how minor it is, you end up what in Germany would equal lifelong prison. Note that all three offences are minor, and are separated by many years. Also note that it seems to be a systematical method, and no exception from the rule.

http://www.justicepolicy.org/article.php?id=424

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Three strikes you are out. Pretty simple stuff. If in our criminal justice system the rules were enforced, mandatory sentences would not be used by legislators, but when folks are cut loose and commit, and recommit criminal acts, then you end up with legislation like this. It ain't perfect, but neither is a revolving door to the jail for habitual offenders.

dean_acheson · 05-17-07, 12:22 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_strikes_law

05-17-07, 09:37 AM	#31
Polak Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Poland/Sweden Posts: 808 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Typical: http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/0....ap/index.html __________________

05-17-07, 09:50 AM	#32
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,674 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	We all knew that something like this was coming. Nevertheless: penalty reduced for good behavior - even before she started to serve her penalty? And then that much? Well, before the law, all people are equal. But some are more equal than others. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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05-17-07, 12:21 PM	#35
dean_acheson Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 1,057 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	[quote=Skybird]That boring blonde's 45 days in prison is okay and no concern. But remembering to have heard of a sentence in California just some days ago: 25 years for shoplifting, I found this article which tells a story of a law they have in California that on the third time you get caught for something, no matter how minor it is, you end up what in Germany would equal lifelong prison. Note that all three offences are minor, and are separated by many years. Also note that it seems to be a systematical method, and no exception from the rule. http://www.justicepolicy.org/article.php?id=424 quote] Three strikes you are out. Pretty simple stuff. If in our criminal justice system the rules were enforced, mandatory sentences would not be used by legislators, but when folks are cut loose and commit, and recommit criminal acts, then you end up with legislation like this. It ain't perfect, but neither is a revolving door to the jail for habitual offenders.

05-17-07, 12:22 PM	#36
dean_acheson Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 1,057 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_strikes_law