The criminal justice system in the United States has become politicized. District Attorneys use the grand jury system as a blunt instrument to extort plea bargains out of "persons of interest." Since 95 percent of all criminal trials end in a plea bargain, it is an easy way for D.A.'s to pad their conviction record and use this in political campaigns when they run for office. read more
The criminal justice system is desperately in need of reform. But reform will only occur when people speak with unified conviction about a more just and equitable system that focuses more on public safety than on a person's skin color or class status. read more