An Insult to Law Itself!
Benjamin Banneker, famed scientist of African descent, once advocated the establishment of a national department of peace as a counterpoise to the existing war department. His idea was politely discussed, briefly, but it was never seriously considered.
Doubtless, a similar fate awaits my idea that an innocence bureau be established within the justice department to seek exculpatory evidence on behalf of an accused with the same public resources by which inculpatory evidence is sought in their prosecution.
The long line of innocent black men released from jail, after decades, through having been unduly convicted in accordance with prevailing, often erroneous standards, and false or contrived evidence, is an insult to law itself!
The interests of justice are best subserved by the application truth and fairness, to proven facts, whether the end be that of guilt or of innocence for persons accused; not by lies and larceny disguised as objective and fair!
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
INSULT TO LAW ITSELF
An Insult to Law Itself!
Benjamin Banneker, famed scientist of African descent, once advocated the establishment of a national department of peace as a counterpoise to the existing war department. His idea was politely discussed, briefly, but it was never seriously considered.
Doubtless, a similar fate awaits my idea that an innocence bureau be established within the justice department to seek exculpatory evidence on behalf of an accused with the same public resources by which inculpatory evidence is sought in their prosecution.
The long line of innocent black men released from jail, after decades, through having been unduly convicted in accordance with prevailing, often erroneous standards, and false or contrived evidence, is an insult to law itself!
The interests of justice are best subserved by the application truth and fairness, to proven facts, whether the end be that of guilt or of innocence for persons accused; not by lies and larceny disguised as objective and fair!