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LAUREN PASTOR said...
I agree. I think that the law creates a sense of protection, yet a sense of fear. They try to uphold order and keep peace yet there are corrupt instances where they will do whatever it takes to complete that task, be it right or wrong. We are told to respect and appreciate our system yet this blogger has a great point- why do normal, well behaved citizens get nervous when police come around when they’ve done nothing wrong? All the horror stories? All the times other law abiding friends have said he pulled me over when I wasn’t even doing anything?! With power comes corruption. I’m not familiar with any law abiding country that doesn’t have that problem. I guess it all just comes down to trying to keep a good safe, balance on it all.
April 23, 2009 3:46 PM

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.