This week in class we discussed judges and the judicial system. When I first saw the critical question of the week I immediately started thinking of what I could talk about. I always viewed the judges and judicial system as a “you get what you get” moment. When you go to court you hope to God you get a good, kind judge that won’t go to harsh on your sentence. As you walk in the door you hear him/her going nuts on the person before you. All you can think about is “great I am screwed.” To your surprise when you reach the front they go over your records and let you go, punishment free… now wouldn’t that be nice? This happens at times but for some it is rare. Judges hold a huge key to our freedom and what they say goes. There is no arguing with them, if you do then you will face a harsher punishment. My question is SHOULD ALL ACTIONS BE JUDGED THE SAME? No matter on the person’s crime or record… do you think that would make things fairer? When faced with charges that feel unjust, someone does have the opportunity to face the court and judicial system. It is a much longer process but many think it is worth it. Although we may see judges as unfair, and unjust, I know that they do their job to their best. I know I would never be able to make the decisions they do. I am sure the stress they deal with is by far overbearing!
This link above talks about a tough decision a judge had to face when he was dealt a 12 year old. It was not just any 12 year old, this 12 year old shot his parents and wounded his two siblings. It was a huge question from the media and court on whether or not to charge him as an adult with murder or as a juvenile.
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