Seven Ways to Improve the Justice System

First, it is imperative to understand that a two-fold dilemma exists and that both issues need to be tackled simultaneously. They are as follows:

A.) The coddling of criminals, which allows crime to continue and flourish. It begins with allowing juvenile offenders to get away with transgressions and then continues into the adult world of crime. The failure to control dangerous or violent individuals endangers others and they could become victims.

B.) The rights of innocent people being violated, whereby they could become punished as criminals, in a sad paradox.

Contemplating all of this, one can perceive the enormity, complexity and contradictory nature of injustice. Understanding it is the first step for improving it. If people are honest and have a genuine desire to remedy the failings, it can be accomplished.

Here are some steps that could be taken rather quickly, without a lot of severe effort:

1. Improve the Jury System: Mandate Juror Education

Make certain that jurors are properly educated concerning their rights, responsibilities and powers. This would include "jury nullification," or the ability to vote "not guilty" based on jurors' determination that a law, itself, is unfair or unconstitutional.

2. Insure that Honest People with Integrity are in the System

See that liberal activist judges or others with a personal agenda are unable to render unjust decisions or to interfere with the will of the people. Better yet, establish qualifications so that they're unable to become judges in the first place.

3. Protect Both Women and Men: Guard Their Rights

a.) For women: Insure that decent women won't be lied about by unscrupulous prosecutors.

b.) For men: Restore the U.S. Constitution in courts and get rid of Feminist Jurisprudence.

4. Establish New Laws and Strengthen Existing Laws against False Accusations and Perjury

Those who lie about others should face the maximum penalties prescribed by law. The courts seem to be somewhat lax at this time, with people not being vigorously prosecuted for major wrongdoings toward others.

5. Establish that All Involved in a Trial are Responsible and Willing to Account for Their Decisions

Lawyers and jurors should be willing to be held accountable regarding the verdicts, sentencing and punishment of criminals, as well as leniency that might be extended.

6. Deal Effectively with Juveniles

The courts need to appoint special committees to stop many criminals where they start - in their formative years. The right form of counseling, tough love and guidance could work wonders in keeping many young people on the right path when they would otherwise be prone to go astray.

7. Provide Holistic Rehabilitation

The courts would be proactive in the lives of people when necessary, in order to assure they stay on the right path. Not everyone would qualify for the program, but it would be particularly helpful for parolees and others with behavioral concerns. To the greatest extent possible, the courts should try to guide people into doing what worked when the crime rate was much lower.

These steps would represent a sensible start for turning around injustice and reducing crime.