I absolutely second Mary McKim's entreaty to have a discussion about bail reform. I've been particularly dismayed to see this being portrayed as another example of progressive cluelessness. Cash bail indeed disadvantages the poor, and is a lot like predatory lending in that it often compounds problems and can turn small offenses in to …
I absolutely second Mary McKim's entreaty to have a discussion about bail reform. I've been particularly dismayed to see this being portrayed as another example of progressive cluelessness. Cash bail indeed disadvantages the poor, and is a lot like predatory lending in that it often compounds problems and can turn small offenses in to life-altering ordeals. Even if we don't eliminate it entirely, reform is something that should be taken seriously.
Especially since the people who are against bail reform look at it as allowing criminals to go scot free. I remind them that these are people who have not been found guilty in a court of law and all bail is is insurance to show up at court.
I absolutely second Mary McKim's entreaty to have a discussion about bail reform. I've been particularly dismayed to see this being portrayed as another example of progressive cluelessness. Cash bail indeed disadvantages the poor, and is a lot like predatory lending in that it often compounds problems and can turn small offenses in to life-altering ordeals. Even if we don't eliminate it entirely, reform is something that should be taken seriously.
Especially since the people who are against bail reform look at it as allowing criminals to go scot free. I remind them that these are people who have not been found guilty in a court of law and all bail is is insurance to show up at court.