Re:How can minorities of regular individuals overturn social...
by DangitBobby on Wednesday February 16, 2022 @06:15PM
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> bail is a tool to allow them out and ensure they return. Without it, you just keep them in jail.
This is where it breaks down. I don't think you need bail to make sure they come back.
Re:How can minorities of regular individuals overturn social...
by s1artibartfast on Wednesday February 16, 2022 @06:36PM
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You can already let those who pose no risk go without bail. What alternative do you propose for people who pose a flight risk?
Re:How can minorities of regular individuals overturn social...
by DangitBobby on Wednesday February 16, 2022 @11:43PM
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Denying bail, which is a thing they already do for people who pose a flight risk.
Re:How can minorities of regular individuals overturn social...
by s1artibartfast on Thursday February 17, 2022 @01:09AM
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So then you just keep everyone with a flight risk, which is more people than now.
Today those who are a low flight risk can put up collateral to make sure they come back
Re:How can minorities of regular individuals overturn social...
by DangitBobby on Friday February 18, 2022 @01:50PM
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Unless they are poor. And, again, I don't believe you when you say a monetary stake is required to make them come back.
The purpose of pre-trial release is to let those out who are unlikely to cause harm or flee while they await trial.
1) If someone poses no risk, they are released.
2) If someone poses a risk, they are detained.
3) If someone poses a risk and is detained, bail is a tool to allow them out and ensure they return. Without it, you just keep them in jail.
Cash bail certainly provides advantages to those with assets or credit, but this is a separate issue.