Perhaps the worst fears of some will be realized; perhaps the trial of Khalid Sheik Mohammed will be disrupted or disruptive; perhaps he will be set free. The chances are slim indeed, but if one imagines worst-case scenarios, one must still ask whether that "worst case" is worse than turning our backs on our system on laws and the process guarantees of a free society. On that one, count me with Eric Holder.
Showing posts with label law. Show all posts
Showing posts with label law. Show all posts
Monday, November 16, 2009
Saving The Rule Of Law
Via TheAtlantic: The Test
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
I Hate Hate Crimes
Bloomberg: Expansion of Hate-Crime Law Gets Final Congressional Approval
This is a problem. There's no such thing as love crimes. Crime is crime. When it is associated with what someone thinks then that is a problem.
For example, I hate people who drive Pontiac cars; I don't hate [insert a minority here]. But if you cut me off in traffic and later I punch you in the face that is a crime. I don't get extra punishment because I hate you for choosing a ridiculous car; however, if you can convince a jury that I hated you because of your minority status then I get in extra trouble. That's not right.
You cannot legislate morality. You cannot make what people think a crime.
This is a problem. There's no such thing as love crimes. Crime is crime. When it is associated with what someone thinks then that is a problem.
For example, I hate people who drive Pontiac cars; I don't hate [insert a minority here]. But if you cut me off in traffic and later I punch you in the face that is a crime. I don't get extra punishment because I hate you for choosing a ridiculous car; however, if you can convince a jury that I hated you because of your minority status then I get in extra trouble. That's not right.
You cannot legislate morality. You cannot make what people think a crime.
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