For
Bail prevents people from escaping before trial.
Against
Freedom should not depend on money.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Cash bail is meant to be incentive for someone to show up to their court date.”
“it almost garauntees their return with minimal resources expended by the court.”
“A person's ability to access money should not determine their freedom.”
“Cash bail just means that poorer people are more likely to be stuck in jail before trial.”