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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
Well I would hope that the state should be attempting to prevent wrongful convictions, no facilitate them. I'm guessing that there are lots of innocent people who would cave under incessant questioning. I'm not sure that the ability to tolerate that sort of ordeal should be a measure of guilt.
And that Orwell quote was mis-attributed; there is no record of him ever actually saying that. And I'm not sure how that quote even applies here, but here is another quote that does apply:
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin
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That quote whether it was Orwell or my nan who said it means something to me here because I'm willing to sacrifice a few rights so the police can get the criminals off the streets. I'll sacrifice those rights so scumbags can't hide behind them. I sleep better knowing the police have the ability to keep people in line. People who are good people contributing to society will probably never need worry - just the heads.