Saw this on a blog (soundpolitics.org). This is pretty much the way it shakes out in my state, don't know about yours. But Blue states suck.


The Criminal (In)Justice System

(This is off the top of my head, so it might not be accurate in every minute detail. Just a rant/rave I need to get off my chest.)

-Criminal: Has a choice to commit the crime.
+Victim: Has no choice.

-Criminal: Ignores gun laws (and laws in general).
+Victim: Has to abide by ever-toughening gun laws intended to prevent criminals from using guns (and laws in general).

-Criminal: At their whim, can perpetrate violence on victim at any time.
+Victim: Has to walk on eggs when defending his/her property and/or loved ones against criminals, and live in fear of a lawsuit from the criminal and/or the criminal's relatives should they choose to defend themselves.

-Criminal: Provided with armed security after the commission of a violent felony (murder, rape, etc.) to protect them.
+Victim: Must protect themselves from the criminal, and be careful to not use too much force while doing so.

-Criminal: Free to destroy victim's private property at their leisure.
+Victim: Has to actively seek compensation for property loss (how many convicted felons do you think actually pay the victim back?).

-Criminal: Provided free medical treatment if needed after the crime is committed (assuming they are apprehended immediately).
+Victim: Has to pay for own medical costs (or sue the convicted felon to recover costs - that's a laugh).

-Criminal: Provided with free legal representation if needed (How many convicted felons provide their own attorney?)
+Victim: Must provide their own legal representation if needed for civil action to get compensated for losses due to the crime (the state takes that role in the criminal proceedings).

-Criminal: Provided with free room and board, including TV, billiards, computers, exercise equipment, continuing education programs, free treatment (unless ordered by the court to reimburse the state), all at the expense of the hard working, law abiding tax payer (that's you, me, and the victim).
+Victim: Has to make their own honest living (which is exactly what they were doing before the criminal came along and victimized them in the first place).

I submit to you that the Criminal Justice System has become a giant welfare state for sociopaths.

I support the right for anyone to defend their property and/or loved ones, against criminals, using whatever force necessary. And, no, I don't support vigilantism, although that's what we might end up with if things don't change soon.

People everywhere are fed up with the criminals running rampant, with the help of a gutless legal system. It's time we cracked down on criminals, and really make it so "crime doesn't pay".