We don't want to put people in jail unless we prove that they knew they were doing something they shouldn't do.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
People should not be imprisoned without having the ability to challenge the legality of that imprisonment.
It doesn't help to fight crime to put people in prison who are innocent.
We are not supposed to go out and kill all those we suspect to have committed a crime.
We cannot lightly allow the perpetrator of a serious crime to go free simply because that person believed his actions were reasonable and necessary to prevent some perceived harm.
We can agree that keeping serious criminals in prison is an effective means of preserving public safety, but we must also recognize that the axiom of 'putting people in jail and throwing away the key' does not apply to all offenders universally and can actually be counterproductive.
Just because someone gets arrested doesn't mean what they are doing is wrong. Some laws are unfair and unjust.
Criminal cases require strategy, and prosecutors should attempt to prove only what can be proved.
If you're dealing with criminals, they're not going to want to go to court.
Most people figured I'd be in jail. I've been proving people wrong my whole life.
There are good reasons for being in jail - for protesting.