This question has been raised multiple times by me.
When mistakes are made by judges and parole boards, who bears the responsibility?
Judges issuing lenient sentences to convicted criminals. Parole boards permitting the release of offenders back into society. If those individuals go on to commit another violent act, who is held accountable and who faces the consequences for those errors?
Families experiencing loss or those who have members who are raped, killed, or injured find themselves without any means to seek damages from judges for their suffering.
Are judges dismissed from their positions? Are they required to compensate the victims?
So, why has not one politician shown the courage to reform the system?
Why revisit this issue once more? – The answer is Donald Trump.
Indeed, I recognize that we in Australia might not be heavily invested in American affairs, and perhaps we hoped the Trump protest movement was nearing a conclusion – we are weary of the relentless updates from the U.S.
Nevertheless, the judge who opposed the Trump order to temporarily halt immigration from six nations known for terrorism has once again highlighted the question of accountability.
Imagine if, among the multitude of immigrants, there were merely four terrorists. Suppose they detonated multiple bombs at the Oscars. The coverage would be extensive worldwide.
Given that the Oscars are broadcast around the globe, what accountability lies with the judge who overturned a presidential directive? What obligations does he hold to the families affected by the fatalities and injuries?
As for us in our lovely nation, there remains no consequence for those who jeopardize our safety.
Nothing ever changes – let us hope that the U.S. remains secure during the Oscar festivities.
by TOG
