Watching Trump flounder because of the lawfare being waged against his agenda, it's time to remember what the US justice system should look like, at least if anyone bothered to care what the constitution actually says (they don't.)
The courts are supposed to be the weakest of the 3 branches of government. The SC can only hear cases that are listed in the constitution and whatever else the congress wants them to hear. The other courts are organized by congress and can only hear cases that congress wants them to hear. Courts can only say "yes" or "no" and that's pretty much it.
The law trumps the constitution for the courts. Period. If the law is unconstitutional, then the only way to correct it is civil disobedience or fixing congress. An infringement upon our God-given rights is not addressed at the Supreme Court or any other court. It is handled with violence or voting, period. Congress has gotten away with violating our liberties for way too long, and they hide behind the "oh we don't have a majority!" nonsense. I'm sorry, if there are people subverting our rights in congress, they need to be put out of congress immediately, and if they are welcomed in, then congress is to blame. There is NO civility with people who do not respect fundamental rights.
The president enforces the law, however he sees fit, period. If he wants to be a tyrant, so be it. No one can second-guess his interpretation of the laws. The reason WHY we have a president at all is because we need a government that takes action without second-guessing and armchair generals. It's necessary for our survival. He is MEANT to be a dictator, and he should act like it from time to time.
When it comes to criminal actions, then the constitution guarantees a trial by jury of their peers. If the jury won't convict, there is nothing the president, congress, or the courts can do, period.
For civil cases (lawsuits, etc) then the constitution lists what sort of trial is necessary. Maybe bump up the dollar value of the suit before requiring a jury.
For things that aren't criminal or civil, such as invasions, there are no courts or laws. It is war or at best foreign policy. The president dictates the action and no one can second-guess him.
Certain crimes should be punishable by death, to be administered almost immediately following the verdict. Sorry not sorry if we screw it up. These crimes are so severe that we can't afford to second-guess the jury. You won't need lynchings if we had the death penalty enforced properly.
Criminals should not be put in prison. Punish them according to their crime. If they hurt someone and can't make restitution, then they become a slave until their debt is paid. If they are too much of a burden, then just put them to death when they commit a capital offense. Most of our problems disappear once we start executing violent criminals. The rest of the problems disappear when we enslave people with sticky fingers.
For all other cases, the people can enforce the law on their own. The police shouldn't be the first line of defense. In fact, they shouldn't be there at all. If you want to protect yourself, carry a gun and use it. If you have to take out a gang, find the sheriff and summon a posse and ride at dawn and blast them to smithereens. If they surrender, maybe put them on trial if you are feeling generous. Otherwise, bury them and be done with it.
In fact, allow citizens to be the prosecutor. They show up to court with the evidence and witnesses, the court summons the accused, and you have a trial then and there, no messing around. Why people expect the government to do everything for them and then expect good to come of it is beyond me!
Our current system is so far removed from the original system the Founding Fathers designed and implemented that it's not even comparable.
The courts are supposed to be the weakest of the 3 branches of government. The SC can only hear cases that are listed in the constitution and whatever else the congress wants them to hear. The other courts are organized by congress and can only hear cases that congress wants them to hear. Courts can only say "yes" or "no" and that's pretty much it.
The law trumps the constitution for the courts. Period. If the law is unconstitutional, then the only way to correct it is civil disobedience or fixing congress. An infringement upon our God-given rights is not addressed at the Supreme Court or any other court. It is handled with violence or voting, period. Congress has gotten away with violating our liberties for way too long, and they hide behind the "oh we don't have a majority!" nonsense. I'm sorry, if there are people subverting our rights in congress, they need to be put out of congress immediately, and if they are welcomed in, then congress is to blame. There is NO civility with people who do not respect fundamental rights.
The president enforces the law, however he sees fit, period. If he wants to be a tyrant, so be it. No one can second-guess his interpretation of the laws. The reason WHY we have a president at all is because we need a government that takes action without second-guessing and armchair generals. It's necessary for our survival. He is MEANT to be a dictator, and he should act like it from time to time.
When it comes to criminal actions, then the constitution guarantees a trial by jury of their peers. If the jury won't convict, there is nothing the president, congress, or the courts can do, period.
For civil cases (lawsuits, etc) then the constitution lists what sort of trial is necessary. Maybe bump up the dollar value of the suit before requiring a jury.
For things that aren't criminal or civil, such as invasions, there are no courts or laws. It is war or at best foreign policy. The president dictates the action and no one can second-guess him.
Certain crimes should be punishable by death, to be administered almost immediately following the verdict. Sorry not sorry if we screw it up. These crimes are so severe that we can't afford to second-guess the jury. You won't need lynchings if we had the death penalty enforced properly.
Criminals should not be put in prison. Punish them according to their crime. If they hurt someone and can't make restitution, then they become a slave until their debt is paid. If they are too much of a burden, then just put them to death when they commit a capital offense. Most of our problems disappear once we start executing violent criminals. The rest of the problems disappear when we enslave people with sticky fingers.
For all other cases, the people can enforce the law on their own. The police shouldn't be the first line of defense. In fact, they shouldn't be there at all. If you want to protect yourself, carry a gun and use it. If you have to take out a gang, find the sheriff and summon a posse and ride at dawn and blast them to smithereens. If they surrender, maybe put them on trial if you are feeling generous. Otherwise, bury them and be done with it.
In fact, allow citizens to be the prosecutor. They show up to court with the evidence and witnesses, the court summons the accused, and you have a trial then and there, no messing around. Why people expect the government to do everything for them and then expect good to come of it is beyond me!
Our current system is so far removed from the original system the Founding Fathers designed and implemented that it's not even comparable.
The obvious answer is that the black man gets off scot free.
Of course, blacks don't see what happens next, once whites realize they are not safe in black communities and the courts will not remedy any crimes.
If the jury doesn't do their job, it's a sign the entire community is spoiled and must be dealt with through .... other ... means.