Subj : Re: bail
To   : Mike Powell
From : Aaron Thomas
Date : Thu Feb 27 2025 13:41:34

 MP> I think that is the problem with the original system, or at least it is
 MP> the complaint about it.  If bail was based on income, or the abilty of
 MP> the accused to pay it, that should eliminate the complaint that the
 MP> system is not fair to poor people.  I don't necessarily believe it would
 MP> lead to more people being let go, which is not fair to victims, and
 MP> would be more fair to everyone... certainly more so than "cashless bail."

I think I recommended that to my state rep but she's not allowed to have a mind of her own and she has an obligation to follow directions from the big cheese.

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