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Original von MoD3000
Now with the demise and non-acceptance of the fine english language in the #hellboard channel, i aim at a resurrection of a pure, shiny angloracists, err i mean english-thread.

So i'll kick this off with a quite english topic: the american judical system (which, i can assure you, is one of the most complicated in the world). The article of the respectable libertian newspaper N.Y. Times is here
To summarize the problem (and explain why a american court system is british), i should say that the story is about small local judges, who are a leftover of the first colonists (not the judges, but the system, mind). They used to provide a little judical system while the colonies were still sizeable and the problems at hand were everyday stuff - your farms dogs killed my sheep, your mother is snooring too loud, whatever.

In the world of today, the state of New York still has this system, plus an enhanced criminal justice court for the big issues. So where's the deal? You know, i'm all for small courts deciding the small issues, because that's the way you deal with scalability issues. But what is a small issue nowadays? And here's the problem: the judges presiding these one man courts have absolutly no grasp of the law, which should be the basis of their judgments. Instead they rely on "common sense", telling them to throw out abuse cases (because "a woman needs a good pounding, now and then"), collect extra charges or incarcerate their local enemys.

I'm interested in your opinions on the story. Do you think this system can be improved upon (with judges from all branches of life) or should it be axed (requiring lawyers on the bench)? Would you be a better judge?

Original von MoD3000
Now with the demise and non-acceptance of the fine english language in the #hellboard channel, i aim at a resurrection of a pure, shiny angloracists, err i mean english-thread.