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Yes, it can

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Only in a few cases

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No, it can't

@Mar '13 c 150 comments V 380 votes

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Keyjo

v Yes, it can

A better question would be, "Can escape from justice be bought in America?" How else can you explain Dick Cheney and Wall Street bankers NOT being in prison?

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cpier14

v No, it can't

IS it truly justice if it is bought ?

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warwil630 voted

v Yes, it can
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Just_Lisa endorsed stepped_in_it

v Yes, it can
May 21

Bobolinsky

v No, it can't

"Justice" can be bought, but not justice.

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May 21
PaulUK2901 endorsed Jmotofreak72

v Yes, it can
May 21
Amy2723 voted

v Only in a few cases
May 19
CoreyBairre voted

v No, it can't
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May 19
_inGODiTrust_ voted

v Yes, it can
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DesignerLM voted

v Yes, it can
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May 18

Gatnos

v No, it can't

How is it justice if it is bought?

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Mournwolf voted

v Yes, it can
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DrSilicon voted

v Yes, it can
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Aftermath endorsed Jmotofreak72

v Yes, it can
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Obsidion voted

v Yes, it can
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bendrewhunt endorsed Jmotofreak72

v Yes, it can
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BravoJuliet voted

v Yes, it can
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fayban voted

v Yes, it can
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SlimElmo91 voted

v Only in a few cases
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Rydad voted

v Yes, it can
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Bill voted

v Yes, it can
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supertrucker endorsed Speedieg

v Yes, it can
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jimsnoek voted

v Yes, it can
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Fyi1957 endorsed Jmotofreak72

v Yes, it can
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rangerjeff voted

v Yes, it can
May 12
wde01 voted

v Yes, it can
May 11

NoAmnestyEVER

v Yes, it can

I think ANYTHING can be bought in American, including the last presidential election which was bought and paid for by promising illegal aliens amnesty.

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Leonard endorsed Jmotofreak72

v Yes, it can
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LilliB voted

v Yes, it can
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looncraz endorsed Jmotofreak72

v Yes, it can
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oldtimer2 endorsed Speedieg

v Yes, it can
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May 9
buckilaked voted

v Yes, it can
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buckleroos endorsed Speedieg

v Yes, it can
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whatheheck voted

v Yes, it can
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Carolann endorsed Slowmo

v Yes, it can
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nagydonnac voted

v Yes, it can
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SgtNFury voted

v Yes, it can
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URBS voted

v Yes, it can
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captbigtime endorsed Mr_GO_HERD

v Yes, it can
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michellekielar voted

v Yes, it can
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DanielZ voted

v Yes, it can
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MuhammadGooner endorsed Jmotofreak72

v Yes, it can
May 4

PJS1973

v Only in a few cases

I think OJ got away with murder (literally), but Mike Tyson got railroaded...money certainly helps your defense, but its not a guarantee.

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May 3
silentrunning voted

v Yes, it can
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fraps

v Yes, it can

To the extent there is actual justice, it is difficult to be bought. But most of the departments dealing with justice from the courts, to the prosecutors, and the police have been shown to falsify evidence, hide evidence that is helpful to the defense, or even outright lie. My personal experience has 2 situations where I proved to the judges satisfaction the police officer testifying against me lied. An honest judge would have had the police officer arrested and charged with perjury. It did not happen.

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May 2

mwr

v Yes, it can

close the aclu, limit appeals, do away wiht parole.

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May 2

tomtheterrible

v Yes, it can

If you look at history in this country you will see there has never been justice. Maybe as far as Judeo/Christians are concerned but there are many that do not think along these particular lines. Exceptions are made by all government agencies, all churches and most of the public. Look at the wealthy who paid duty to Rome for marriage annulments, and other obsolete "sins" We cannot cast stones but facts are facts and I have never met a man that couldn't be bought.

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iraya voted

v Yes, it can
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Keystroke voted

v Yes, it can
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LEC endorsed Speedieg

v Yes, it can

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Keyjo

v Yes, it can

A better question would be, "Can escape from justice be bought in America?" How else can you explain Dick Cheney and Wall Street bankers NOT being in prison?

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cpier14

v No, it can't

IS it truly justice if it is bought ?

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Bobolinsky

v No, it can't

"Justice" can be bought, but not justice.

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Gatnos

v No, it can't

How is it justice if it is bought?

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May 11

NoAmnestyEVER

v Yes, it can

I think ANYTHING can be bought in American, including the last presidential election which was bought and paid for by promising illegal aliens amnesty.

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May 4

PJS1973

v Only in a few cases

I think OJ got away with murder (literally), but Mike Tyson got railroaded...money certainly helps your defense, but its not a guarantee.

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May 14

fayban

billionaires and millionaires get pardons from presidents often. Research it you may be surprised.

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May 3

fraps

v Yes, it can

To the extent there is actual justice, it is difficult to be bought. But most of the departments dealing with justice from the courts, to the prosecutors, and the police have been shown to falsify evidence, hide evidence that is helpful to the defense, or even outright lie. My personal experience has 2 situations where I proved to the judges satisfaction the police officer testifying against me lied. An honest judge would have had the police officer arrested and charged with perjury. It did not happen.

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May 2

mwr

v Yes, it can

close the aclu, limit appeals, do away wiht parole.

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May 2

tomtheterrible

v Yes, it can

If you look at history in this country you will see there has never been justice. Maybe as far as Judeo/Christians are concerned but there are many that do not think along these particular lines. Exceptions are made by all government agencies, all churches and most of the public. Look at the wealthy who paid duty to Rome for marriage annulments, and other obsolete "sins" We cannot cast stones but facts are facts and I have never met a man that couldn't be bought.

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May 4

PJS1973

Tom, I don't understand what you are saying? You said there has never been justice in the US (pretty strong statement!); while there has certainly been injustice, and there is today as well, there has been justice since "Americans" (regardless of your definition of the word) have been here. Our system of laws and government was the model for the rest of the "free world"; if there is no justice here, can you name a country where there is, and provide an explanation? Thanks!

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May 4

tomtheterrible

@PJS1973 I wouldn't know where to turn. There have been charlatans in our society since we have been able to reason and somehow or another they manage to get into all positions of power that control the government and everything else. The Rothschild family are a good example, but certainly not alone. > I would love a free, independent, honorable society but realize that as long as there is greed and a need for power we will never be free as a nation or a world. If you believe in fairy tales Adam and Eve are a great example. All was fine until God made woman to keep man company and then they were persuaded to eat from the tree of knowledge. Couldn't be happy with ...

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May 4

PJS1973

@tomtheterrible I'm going back to your initial statement (and my first question) that there has never been justice in this country. Your rationale uses Rome and Biblical / ancient (depending on your religious views) examples...I think you are saying that due to human nature, no one (in any country) will have justice. Is that correct? If so, I cannot argue that, anymore than people can argue about religion. But, if you think that in the US there is injustice while in other countries there is justice, I ask for an example. I've traveled the world a fair bit, and have yet to see a better system. Thanks!

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May 4

tomtheterrible

@PJS1973 That is exactly what I was trying to say. Top dog gets the biggest bone. This has always been true and since we will soon no longer have a middle class it will become a real dog eat dog world. I don't see justice anywhere. All is taken by the big guy and we, who are strong enough, will pick u the remains. No I don't think anywhere in the world is better but I am sure that we have many, many improvements to make to our own system that we constantly brag about to the world. Good talking with you and thanks!! An old clichÃ© "life is not fair and not a bowl of cherries". Tom

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Apr 29

Skid-roader

v Only in a few cases

If only you will spend the money on a good attorney and do most of the leg work yourself. The biggest mistake that the people make with hiring an attorney is that they themself's won't prepare for and do research of the law in question. The lawyer should mainly be use to speak your case in front of the judge and jury. Most people know if they have a case or not, so use the law library and see where you stand and then and only then hire the attorney after pointing out the law in your case. If not then you pay that attorney to research what you should already know after a visit to the law book and law in question.

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Apr 29

Russell797

v Yes, it can

Money talks. Given that the poor can not afford a high priced lawyer, they are at a distinct disadvantage in court where crafty, experienced lawyers can reach into their bag of tricks in their effort to manipulate a jury to their side of an argument. The real question should be, how do we prevent this inequity. Logically trained, professional jurors would help to see through the manufactured veil of confusion created by opposing lawyers.

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Apr 27

B_Girl_Turco

v Yes, it can

ofcourse !

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pboucher

v Yes, it can

First, look at the prison population. IMHO, there aren't any rich peeps doing time. Next we have the prisons themselves. There are country club prisons and hard core prisons with varying degrees in between. Finally we look at the justice system itself with high priced lawyers for those who can afford them and over worked public defends for the rest of use. Again with varying degrees in between. See the coorelation? Money, money, money.

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Apr '13

Glich

v No, it can't

Its often rented. Our system is too Political and all Politicians and lawyers can be rented.

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Apr '13

awrub

v Yes, it can

The majority of people in the United States or anywhere can be bought for a price It is the trend in some countries like the Philippines

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Apr '13

uratoon

v Yes, it can

It IS bought every single day.

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Apr '13

jsh62ok

v Yes, it can

Its Wrong but Its seems anything can be bought. That even on the basic level a Good privately paid for lawyer beats the hell out a Public one

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Apr '13

55Spud

v No, it can't

If you can buy it then it's not justice.

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Apr '13

RealAmerica

v Yes, it can

Do banksters sh]t in the woods?

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Apr '13

blondegirl214

v Yes, it can

Of course it can be. Not "can" be- it IS. Thats how our system works. The scales are tipped to the side which holds the most money thrown on it for a defense. Has not one damn thing to do with the truth or justice being served. Has to do with who is a better liar; oops lawyer; the bigger the pay out, the better the lie. And the best liar wins. Been that way since day one- Lady Justice is blind for a reason; if she doesn't see the shameful crap going on, she can't be held accountable. How convenient.

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Jmotofreak72

v Yes, it can

With the right amount of money and a mix of social standing anything can be bought.

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Mar '13

Speedieg

v Yes, it can

Yes it very plain this happens on a daily basis. The rich get off lightly and the poor and minorities serve hard time. Only in the most egregious public spectacles do the rich get equal treatment.

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Mar '13

Kellso

v Yes, it can

TRUE JUSTICE cant be bought but unfortunately, there is VERY little true justice in this world any more...

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Mar '13

DavidC85

v Yes, it can

Are there really people naive enough to believe that this justice system genuinely works for altruistic reasons? What about all the cases where celebrities are caught with drugs and just get rehab whilst Joe Schmo or Jane McClain get caught with a dime's worth of weed and they're busted for years.

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Mar '13

Ryuo

v Only in a few cases

We're better at Rule of Law than any other civilization, but we're not perfect. The big threat to Rule of Law now is the very people we have chosen to enforce it - people like the Department of Justice. Hopefully the abuse of the legal system will only last another 4 years.

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Mar '13

stepped_in_it

v Yes, it can

Silly question.....anything can be bought!

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Mar '13

Slowmo

v Yes, it can

It can and is everyday. And it's not just limited to being bought with money. People are shown partiality because of who they know, groups that they belong to, the "good ole boy club" (my sworn enemy), their sex or race..etc. There are a lot of questions that rank higher in priority than the one about "whats right or wrong".

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Mar '13

Fallstaff

v Yes, it can

Yes, a person can buy their way out of legal problems. All you have to do is look at Michael Jackson and see how he was able to walk away from obvious homosexual child molestation charges.

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Mar '13

Republican5150

v Yes, it can

Axelrod bought Obama a 2nd term from uneducated, overly emotional minorities and gays. Why can't someone buy a not guilty verdict.

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Mar '13

tomincali

v Yes, it can

heck that was proven with the banks and the cartel money,showing this very thing. there is no true justice it is all about who you know and how much money you can throw around. it is not justice it is all about corruption when money gets a person off of any charges,yet nothing is ever done about the corrupt it shows all involved just as crooked. real justice and legal justice are not the same thing.

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