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re: Why are most crimes committed by minorities?
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:36 pm to sorantable
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:36 pm to sorantable
I'm not getting into a debate over it, but if you dig into stats, the fact of the matter is that minorities spend time in prison, more often than not, for the same crimes that Caucasians get probation for.
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Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:38 pm to CatFan81
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I'm not getting into a debate over it, but if you dig into stats, the fact of the matter is that minorities spend time in prison, more often than not, for the same crimes that Caucasians get probation for.
Maybe so but why would that be? If all judges and police officers were middle-ages white people, your point would make more sense.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:47 pm to CatFan81
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but if you dig into stats, the fact of the matter is that minorities spend time in prison, more often than not, for the same crimes that Caucasians get probation for.
Social stigma. Minorities are perceived to be more likely a repeat offender, so the judges are biased when it comes to sentencing.
A lot of it has to do with perception.
For example a rich white kid in college gets busted for weed..judge says well he is in college and has a bright future, I'll let him off easy.
Poor black kid who dropped out of HS gets caught selling weed --Judge thinks well this kid is a frickup and needs to learn a lesson.
Is it right? Probably not, but it is what it is. All it comes down to is, don't blame others when it was you who broke the law.
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