Despite the compelling need to fairly apply the rule of law, criminally prosecuting a popular political figure would pose unprecedented dangers for democracy as well
Once a criminal has escaped justified prosecution, his supporters will be encouraged to commit more violations and crimes. Since Trump's supporters will continue to try and dismantle the rule of law regardless, we cannot be intimidated and blackmailed and must prosecute him to the full extent of the law.
Excuse me but if we put him in jail the world will trust the US and its dedication to equal protection under the law...as well as equal prosecution. A criminal as a presidential candidate? Surely you jest. Sure the US would be regarded as a fool and a knave, morally confused and the laughingstock of all democracies. The legal system with juries doesnt please every one but it is the best of all possible systems. Nothing is perfect but that doesnt mean we should choose to compromise or fail. Your answer or mine doesnt matter. There are higher principles and when enough people abide by them, nations survive. When anarchy and ideology rule, nations collapse....like Pakistan...and eventually, with luck, Russia.
Once a criminal has escaped justified prosecution, his supporters will be encouraged to commit more violations and crimes. Since Trump's supporters will continue to try and dismantle the rule of law regardless, we cannot be intimidated and blackmailed and must prosecute him to the full extent of the law.
Sometimes you have to just step on the head of the snake.
Excuse me but if we put him in jail the world will trust the US and its dedication to equal protection under the law...as well as equal prosecution. A criminal as a presidential candidate? Surely you jest. Sure the US would be regarded as a fool and a knave, morally confused and the laughingstock of all democracies. The legal system with juries doesnt please every one but it is the best of all possible systems. Nothing is perfect but that doesnt mean we should choose to compromise or fail. Your answer or mine doesnt matter. There are higher principles and when enough people abide by them, nations survive. When anarchy and ideology rule, nations collapse....like Pakistan...and eventually, with luck, Russia.