Thursday, November 17, 2011
Courtroom 302
After reading Courtroom 302 I couldn't believe the harsh treatment that these people recieved. They were brought to the courtroom and at the time of their processing had not had their trial yet. Last time I checked if you haven't had a trial you are presumed innocent until you are proven guilty by a court of law not by guards in a holding cell. One man asked a guard where his public defense attorney was and was treated with a response of, "You're guilty." While I understand that some form of order is needed and that the guards need to show they have the power and control I don't believe they need to take it as far as they do. If a person forgets to follow a minor rule there is a guard screaming in your face. I understand that in certain instances this type of reaction is needed and in those instances I have no problem with it but to do it constantly I find obsurd. The treatment of these people reminds me of a military boot camp and how drill instructors will get right up in your face and scream orders to you. This treatment to both soldiers and prisoners alike should be administered sparingly and only as needed. Most importantly all of the detainees in the holding cells should be granted their right of innocence no matter how guilty the guards might think they are. This is a right granted to all people of this country and it should be a right that is followed by everyone guards included.
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The guards already had a generalization of theses prisoners. I agree that they should grant them their right of innocence.
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