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Originally Posted by MBates
You set the context...you opened your post following the news of an accused being granted bail with “Our legal system is so ####ed.”
I am not offended. I strongly disagree. And made my case for why I disagree.
Next time maybe pause for a brief moment before attacking the entire system and just ask yourself, what if the kid they charged didn’t do it?
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Reacting to this type of news in an irrational and visceral way, to quote you, is both natural and human. And I would suggest the large majority of people familiar with this story would react quite negatively to the accused being released, citing flaws in the legal system. Being calm and measured, enlightened by an understanding of the law perhaps and the purpose it serves to protect citizens from the quick tempered reaction of the masses, is not natural. You say you were not offended, but your post have a tone of "I can't believe people would criticize the legal system for this".
Of course, your post is accurate in pointing out why this individual was released- but there is clearly a general feeling among the public that individuals charged with these crimes are typically found guilty, thus we can lay blame and shame well in advance. Ya, that is irrational, but only human. Rage and anger can't wait.