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donthate mee....but being the smartass i am...
technically they arent a victem until the idiot gets his chance....... the biggest loop hole in our system, the lag in human conscience, and prob the reason Justice herself prefers to hinder herself blind.....
whats that movie with Tom cruise where they can tell the future, and prevent murders before they happening by locking the "woud be murderer" up.....BUT eventually that system is shut down due to the fact that locking up the "would- be Murderer" TAKES away their chance to change their minds, or make a diff choice to alter the future...seen it??? well if not same idea i suppose.
posted by
murphys_law_breaker8
on June 28, 2009 at 10:46 PM
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Often there are cruel and unusual punishments for the victims
posted by
Norwood
on June 22, 2009 at 5:49 AM
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It is an issue well debated and decided to make sure no innocent person
is punished by a system of trial which is still not perfect.
posted by
afzal50
on June 21, 2009 at 5:38 PM
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I often think that victims are treated unfair because the burden of proof is solely on their sholders and too often they are left standing alone when the perp walks away. Good thought to ponder! 
posted by
BrightIrish
on June 20, 2009 at 12:35 PM
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It is a fine line between making sure the victim sees justice, yet the accused is not subjected to cruel and unusual punishment.
posted by
calia14
on June 18, 2009 at 11:03 PM
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Straightforward
In America the accused is considered innoscent until proved guilty. That is where he/she is due a fair trial with all the evidence and witnesses to prove his guilt. However, that is not always the case.
posted by
Justi
on June 18, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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Indeed. Sometimes we bend over backwards so far for the accused that the victim is left dangling and storing up untold psychological horrors for the future.
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on June 16, 2009 at 6:19 AM
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Good questions there.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on June 15, 2009 at 8:45 PM
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I think the question is not whether what is fair, but rather what is just. One of my favorite professors said to me once that the word "fair" in his eyes is a meaningless word because there is never any way to make things "fair" for everyone. Instead the word "just" should be considered. What outcome or set of outcomes will be just for the victim and all parties involved. I can agree with him that seeking justice instead of what is fair is a better way to approach things because it is clear cut without grey area.
posted by
aclarke
on June 15, 2009 at 7:28 AM
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I think the victim is the one treated poorly! Great thought to ponder! sam
posted by
sam444
on June 15, 2009 at 5:14 AM
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