RM124: Bashing Liberals

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We find ourselves here at episode 124 of Registry Matters. The Corona Virus is still a significant issue pushing into the criminal justice system. With much of it shut down, what remedies are there for people? Not just those already behind the walls, but people who are awaiting trial? Most people wouldn’t think about this. You have a constitutional right to a speedy trial. If the court system is on hold, then what happens to you while you await a hearing or a trial? The court COULD send you home under home confinement. They could use some technology to monitor you. There are many things that could be done if they wanted to. And by proxy, if we wanted them to. Elections have consequences. Not just at the top, but at all of the various stages below. This is a reflection of us.

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