"Should assaulting an officer of the state be a capital offense, rendered without trial, with the officer as judge and executioner?”

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"Should assaulting an officer of the state be a capital offense, rendered without trial, with the officer as judge and executioner?”

"Should assaulting an officer of the state be a capital offense, rendered without trial, with the officer as judge and executioner?” (Pg. 131). Explain what this quote means and take a position.

Asked by Kiersten N #887831 on 3/26/2019 4:30 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 3/26/2019 5:02 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 3/26/2019 5:02 PM

The quote states that an officer might have powers over people without due process. This would be a very dangerous thing to do. Society needs checks and balances on everybody, including police officers.

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