Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws"
And don't forget, "they" -- the government figures don't give a hoot about justice or upholding some law, they simply "want the goods" on decent people. That way, they're open to deals and plea bargains. It's the way things get done.
47 posted on 04/23/2012 12:48:21 PM PDT by Lou L
(The Senate without a filibuster is just a 100-member version of the House.)