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Sure, but if the precedent isn’t generating justice, then it’s worth considering alternatives. There is no holy scripture which says proof beyond a reasonable doubt is the correct way to run a justice system.


If you can't prove they are guilty, how do you know it isn't generating justice?

If not here where would you rather draw the line? Incarcerate 1 more innocents s that 1 more guilty makes it into jail?

We could have a more likely than not standard of 51% chance like civil law, and 49% of inmates are innocent.

Would you personally really want to send someone to prison if you had reasonable doubts of their guilt?




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