No I totally agree man, votes over justice every time. I even see this on a tiny level in local government/village councils etc it's pathetic.
Lol at 'certain tone about me'! We would get on well haha
Bingo my friend! Politics suck ass.
Here's the kicker...right now we see this leniency for hardline christians. What happens when muslim integration into american society reaches a critical mass great enough to affect judicial decision making?
Will we then see leniency for muslim men who marry a dozen pre-teens and beat them for attracting a glance from another man?
I get it that not all muslims are fundamentalist muslims and most are social beings. But we all know that politicians overly-respond to vocal minority groups. So what happens when that vocal minority becomes a little less "minority" and strengthens its numbers...enough to line the pockets of the local politico?
I'm not saying breed out the fundamentalists (I just think they're all bat-shit crazy and stupid). I'm saying justice should have no room for religion, or god. It is law. It is right and wrong. Not by what a god, or a religious text says. It is by what society deems necessary. And by a society as a whole...not by minority groups who would seek to impose their beliefs.
Here's an exercise in logic: if a baby-killer can get 18 years by inciting the wrath of fundamentalist right-wing christians, why can't I also abuse the "eye for an eye" motto of those same fundamentalists? Does their old testament not feature this? Or do I have stay stuck in the new testament and turn the other cheek? Which book can I use to get my way? Or can I just choose when it's convenient for me.
The whole judicial system is broken. But then, hasn't it always been? Money, power, political influence...nothing to do with justice and everything to do with manipulation and agendas.
Yes my friend...we would have many stories to tell over a nice ale and some sandwiches at the pub.