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ZombieHorde

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8. Yeah, but the US doesn't have fair trials.

Reply to world wide wally (Original post)

Fri Aug 15, 2014, 05:13 PM

Aug 2014

Our justice system is based on capitalism, so the results are largely based on how much money you can spend on your defense. The more money, the better the layers, the better things will turn out for you. That is not a fair trial.

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I think Darren Wilson deserves a fair trial.. Unlike what Michael Brown got [View all] world wide wally Aug 2014 OP

I agree. (n/t) spin Aug 2014 #1

+1 cleduc Aug 2014 #2

Has anyone suggested Wilson NOT get a trial? merrily Aug 2014 #3

Not if the local DA has anything to say about it. avebury Aug 2014 #4

^^ This. eom MohRokTah Aug 2014 #5

Yes, I know, but that is a different issue (I think?) than the one the OP raised. merrily Aug 2014 #6

The OP's point is that I sure hope an arrest is made and the truth comes out world wide wally Aug 2014 #7

Yeah, but the US doesn't have fair trials. ZombieHorde Aug 2014 #8