While the justice system in the United States is meant to provide equal protection to everyone, this is simply not the case. It has been proven time and time again that if you have money, you can get away with almost anything, in some cases even murder! This is a trend that has to stop here in America, and fortunately for our nation, there have been some major changes to our justice system lately. While these changes have had a major impact on many cases and individuals, they are by no means complete. And because of this, in fact, the law is only meant to protect the rich and maintain the status quo.
There are numerous examples of this being the case in the United States throughout history. In fact, it can be argued that because America was founded by some of its wealthiest men and individuals at the time, this was even done on purpose: our founding fathers took notice of the fact that the economy and well-being of the United States depended on the wealth of only a handful of people. If these people are not protected more than others, our entire nation could be doomed.
At least that’s what they thought in the 1700s and 1800s, anyway. But by now, we’ve seen the ill effects of having such a negative outlook on America. Rich people and big companies engage in illegal and unethical business practices every day; however, charges are rarely filed against any. However, when a poor man lays his head on a sidewalk to sleep at night, he can be arrested and imprisoned simply because he has no home to go to at night. Instead of arresting the man, he should be helped, and maybe he can improve his own life. Arresting him only infuriates him and makes him even more defiant of the law.
Take the OJ Simpson case in the 1990s: almost everyone around the world conceded to the fact that OJ did indeed kill Nicole, but the former football star was acquitted of murder. Because he had millions of dollars and was able to put together one of the most intimidating, effective, and expensive legal teams ever heard of, OJ Simpson was found not guilty.
But lately there are recent cases of justice, even when it comes to the rich, famous and powerful. Take OJ Simpson’s latest legal troubles, for example: Not too long ago he was convicted of armed robbery, and now he may face life in prison. And, of course, there’s the dogfighting case involving star Atlanta Falcon quarterback Michael Vick: He’s been convicted, convicted, and won’t spend time in federal prison on dogfighting charges. He has lost all of his sponsors because of this, along with the career he has been working so hard for. However, he committed the crime, and now he has to serve the time. Regardless of wealth or fame.