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Originally Posted by Yakk
So, if I accuse you of being a murderer, we should just shoot you? I mean, if we reduce your right to life, it should inherently lead towards more safety for all.
After all, if you are accused of being a murderer, you are probably guilty of it.
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You aren't differentiating between an individual and the gov't. I trust the gov't to make a proper decision far more than just a random person. The current thresholds for evidence are greatly in favor of the defendant (unless you're black, but that's a different issue). There are some times when it is best for someone to be kept locked away, even when evidence might not merit it from a legal standpoint. This is one case. I'm sure there will be more in the future, and I'm glad that the gov't now has the ability to do so.