Introduction This long-form response grew out of a conversation I had on X about criminal justice reform. After someone objected to my claims, I felt it necessary to clarify and expand on my position in full. For context, I shared … Continue reading Mercy for Monsters
The possibility of something going wrong should often give us pause, causing us to reconsider our actions. Take, for example, the act of shooting into a bush. We should only aim our weapons at targets we are fully prepared to … Continue reading Weighing Justice: The Death Penalty vs. The Possibility of Innocence
Section 1: Arbitrary Standards of Morality The majority opinion in Kennedy v. Louisiana relies on “evolving standards of decency,” which appeals to those who adhere to moral relativism or moral non-realism. This framework suggests that moral truths shift along with … Continue reading Unjust Conclusions: The Failures of Legal Reasoning in Coker and Kennedy
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