Beat the drum, with the call for Second Amendment rights, but let it go silent on the Sixth.
The Sixth Amendment speaks of "the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury." I seldom, if ever, hear anyone beat that drum.
We should. It should be important that our trials be public, with no part of the process behind closed doors. You want to plea bargain? Do it in public, if you do it at all.
And, make the process quicker. Don't wait a trial for months. Try the person soon after the alleged crime.
And, let the jury decide. Don't leave the decision to a judge. If we don't like this provision, amend the Constitution to allow the judge to render a decision. But, as long as this remains in the Constitution, honor it, and make it the law of the land.
Don't think any trial should be public. Specially when the person is innocent as public can't act responsible as they attack the people in the public eye.
ReplyDeleteMy thought is, truth will prevail, often, if given a chance. People can learn the truth only if they are given it. Let them attend the trial. Let them see the evidence. Let them learn the truth.
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