How to Design a Progressive Justice System and Liberal Public Security
- Dr. Gad Saad
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min read
Progressive mindset:
1) Borders are racist. National walls are white supremacy.
2) Defund the police, as it engages in structural racism.
3) Confiscate guns (weaken 2nd amendment) because mass shootings are committed by white supremacists.
4) Get rid of cash bail because that process marginalizes communities of color.
5) Eradicate the three strikes law because it is a racist law.
6) Refrain from prosecuting countless felonies because the US judicial system is built on white supremacy.
7) Eradicate the death penalty (even for repeat child killers) because bruh innocence and systemic racism.
8) Severity of a crime is judged based on the racial makeup of the perpetrator and the victim because bruh systemic racism. In doing so, implement a progressive judicial system akin to sharia law.
9) The penal system is antiquated because a criminal is really responding to the harsh environment that he/she faced (e.g., white supremacy). Rehabilitate, don't punish.
99% of my progressively liberal friends and colleagues SUPPORT these measures.
This list was posted originally on my social media, my YouTube channel, and on my podcast.
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Interesting strawman—none of these positions actually cite recidivism data. Norway's restorative justice achieves 20% re-offense vs. US 68%, yet both models get flattened into ideology wars ignoring measurable outcomes. time duration calculator
This is a very thought-provoking take on the balance between justice and public security. It’s a complex debate, but finding a middle ground that respects both individual rights and collective safety is so important for a functioning society. I spent some time today reading through your points while keeping an eye on the clock for iftar time london as I plan my evening. It’s definitely a conversation that requires a lot of nuance and open-mindedness. Thanks for sharing these perspectives, it certainly gives readers a lot to chew on!
This is such a thought-provoking take on the intersection of policy and public security. It really makes you think about how systems are structured and the pressure they put on individuals to conform to high-level standards. It actually reminds me of a time last year when I was completely overwhelmed by a criminal justice elective I was taking. Between my full-time job and a family crisis, I was so desperate for a way to stay afloat that I remember searching for a way to take my online class cheap just to keep from failing.
I found your take on designing a progressive justice system and thoughtful public security really engaging, especially your points about fairness and community trust in policing. Last semester, overwhelmed with coursework and current events, I had to ask someone to take my online WGU class for me so I could dive into research like this and reflect deeply; it made me see how justice reform discussions benefit from both study and lived insight.
I found your analysis of designing a progressive justice system really thought-provoking, especially the way you tied philosophical principles to real-world security challenges, which reminded me of a late night debate in my ethics seminar. During that hectic week I joked I needed online Philosophy class help just to keep up with readings and reflections. Your post really highlights how deep thinking can inform better policy.