Criminal Defense Lawyers, Scum of the Earth
New York Times article, "Scared Silent: In Witness Killing, Prosecutors Point to a Lawyer" [Story found via The Big Lead]
NEWARK — For prosecutors in New Jersey, much about the 2004 murder of Deshawn McCray was all too familiar: Yet another key witness in a major drug case had been shot dead before he could testify in court.
But there was one aspect of the killing that especially alarmed and infuriated prosecutors. They believed that a defense lawyer — a former prosecutor — had played a role in facilitating the murder.
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A judicial system where everyone has the right to a legal defense makes common sense. Unfortunately, the norm for this "common sense" has often times turned into a "necessary evil." Of course, I'm weary of spreading blanket opinions, but more often than not, criminal defense lawyers are the scum of the earth. They must knowingly lie and deceive for violent and ruthless members of our society.
Many times, these felonious members grow up in reprehensible conditions, whether it be poverty, with mental defects/chemical imbalances, or in a conditioned environment surrounded by negative aspects. However, I'm a believer that despite external factors, humans, in most cases, have a say in their own life path, albeit, the levels can vary greatly according to what type of situation/surroundings in which we are born.
What makes despicable acts of criminal defense lawyers, especially the horrendous one outlined in the New York Times story above, so deplorable is that you expect someone who has the intelligence to be successful.....either because they grew up in an environment conducive to excelling, or because they learned how to be better people and make positive contributions to society by perseverance through the hardships with which they were faced.....you just expect that person to well, know better.
But we all must concede to the fact that greed is ever present, always has been, always will be (greed has less to do with the growing materialism in our society, rather, it's more an inherit trait). Greed, with a little selfishness on the side, is the motivating factor behind the evil deeds in this world. Accepting this, how can the legal system be drastically adjusted to provide more accurate results as to who is right and wrong, who is good or bad? Shoot, I hope you didn't expect an answer from me.
Many times, these felonious members grow up in reprehensible conditions, whether it be poverty, with mental defects/chemical imbalances, or in a conditioned environment surrounded by negative aspects. However, I'm a believer that despite external factors, humans, in most cases, have a say in their own life path, albeit, the levels can vary greatly according to what type of situation/surroundings in which we are born.
What makes despicable acts of criminal defense lawyers, especially the horrendous one outlined in the New York Times story above, so deplorable is that you expect someone who has the intelligence to be successful.....either because they grew up in an environment conducive to excelling, or because they learned how to be better people and make positive contributions to society by perseverance through the hardships with which they were faced.....you just expect that person to well, know better.
But we all must concede to the fact that greed is ever present, always has been, always will be (greed has less to do with the growing materialism in our society, rather, it's more an inherit trait). Greed, with a little selfishness on the side, is the motivating factor behind the evil deeds in this world. Accepting this, how can the legal system be drastically adjusted to provide more accurate results as to who is right and wrong, who is good or bad? Shoot, I hope you didn't expect an answer from me.
Labels: crime, new jersey, new york times, witness killing
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