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Comment by empath75

7 years ago

It’s not a criminal trial.

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vsl  7 years ago

Meaning that people shouldn’t be treated fairly if prison time is not on the table?

There are principles that are only binding to the government, but worth following outside of the courtroom in a civilized society. Innocent until proven guilty is one of them.

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