For the prosecution: Bruce Western.
For the defense: Heather Mac Donald.
As someone who is inclined to find fault with the status quo, I expected agree with Western, but Mac Donald’s defense of the criminal justice system is both thorough and compelling. In light of the Gates affair, I recommend giving both essays a read.
Will
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Whoa. Is anyone watching the lady who called the 5-0 on TV right now? Whoa.Report
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Those were great essays to read. Thanks for the links, WillReport
No problem. I thought Mac Donald’s essay was particularly convincing.Report