What I think about the law..

I feel both protected yet unsafe by the law here in the U.S.

I know in general, if somebody does wrong to me, I am protected and can take action against them. I know that there are policeman on our streets making sure things are safe and in order. I appreciate that there are rules and regulations that must be followed throughout this country to maintain and uphold a standard that has made this country what it is today. I am thankful I have freedom and can pursue my American dream. I am glad that this country takes pride in having a law and allowing its citizens to be involved.

On the other side, I know that for every year I get older and become more aware of news headlines, see more documentaries, and have intelligent conversations about what’s going on around me, I learn how corrupt the law can be. Just the other day I was in my communications class watching a clip from 60 minutes on how 2 lawyers had information about a man wrongly accused of a crime, who was sentenced to 30 years behind bars, yet couldn’t speak up because it conflicted with their current clients protection. A man had to sit in jail for years and years while these two lawyers had a man sitting in their office admitting to the crime. That’s insane to me.I know there is also much more going on then I or you will ever know with the corrupt side of the law, but for now that’s what’s up.