Justice

Is it fair to deny bail to someone only because they are poor?

For

Bail prevents people from escaping before trial.

Against

Freedom should not depend on money.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Cash bail is meant to be incentive for someone to show up to their court date.
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  • it almost garauntees their return with minimal resources expended by the court.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • A person's ability to access money should not determine their freedom.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Cash bail just means that poorer people are more likely to be stuck in jail before trial.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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