Do you believe that the criminal justice system in the US should be reformed?

[gimmethesimplelife]

And if so, how? And for what reason(s)? I'm going to spare you'all my thoughts as honestly, anyone reading this board for any length of time knows where I stand on these issues already and I'm not out to beat a dead horse here - I'm just curious what other people think. People beyond the 85006. Rob

[Tybee]

Rob, if you are planning on not giving us your thoughts, why post the question? Are you just soliciting opinions--I am confused by this post.

[gimmethesimplelife]

Rob, if you are planning on not giving us your thoughts, why post the question? Are you just soliciting opinions--I am confused by this post.

Tybee, hi!

I didn't post my thoughts as my take is that pretty much my thoughts in this area precede me, at least on this board, and I wanted to spare everyone from repeating them again and again and again. Plus I'm curious what other people think about criminal justice reform in general. Rob

[iris lilies]

Tybee, hi!

I didn't post my thoughts as my take is that pretty much my thoughts in this area precede me, at least on this board, and I wanted to spare everyone from repeating them again and again and again. Plus I'm curious what other people think about criminal justice reform in general. Rob

I think sparing us is a good thing, thanks.

[gimmethesimplelife]

I think sparing us is a good thing, thanks.

LOL I agree IL......I posted recently about the issues in Sacramento - that's enough for awhile, no? I find it hard to believe that any regular poster/lurker here does not know by now my stance on this topic. But I still am interested in what other people think about this. Rob

[iris lilies]

The “justice system” is a big huge mondo aparatus with cogs and wheels that range from working beautifully to cogs and wheels that work poorly or do not work st all.

I think it is always worthwhile to lobby your governmental representatives at any level to hold the cops, the peoples’ attorneys, the justices, the prison officials, and everyone associated with them to do their job and do it well. It is also worthwhile to compliment and recognize jobs well done in this system.

There are always aspects of “the justice system” that needs “reform” (most likely improvement.)

So aure, I will reply a cautious but sincere “yes” to your question to mean working the system as it now exists.

[Teacher Terry]

I agree with both IL's posts.

[LDAHL]

I’m fine with it. I don’t believe cops are roaming the country looking for people to kill like Living Dead extras. I don’t believe a night in the drunk tank will destroy your life for eternity. While there’s always room for improvement, I think our system generally functions pretty well.

[Teacher Terry]

I would not call shooting black men many of which are unarmed functioning well. We need changes.

[gimmethesimplelife]

I would not call shooting black men many of which are unarmed functioning well. We need changes.

I could not agree more - short, sweet, and very well put. Rob