Review of Justice in America

[Mayang Bature]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Justice in America" by Jeffery Jones.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Since its inception, policing has been used by the wealthy and powerful to keep the law on their side, allowing them to walk free from visible crimes and giving the impression that they are above the law. These actions have a negative impact on the less fortunate, causing them to get the short end of the stick. In his book, "Justice in America: A Broken Social Contract," Jeffery Jones addresses these issues in detail, providing a detailed analysis of the flaws in the American justice system and suggesting improvements that could be made to them.
 
This book used a structured approach that allowed Jones to address his points clearly. He began by explaining the history of policing and why it was necessary in the first place, which dates back to the Civil War and slavery. This shows that the ideas in this book were the result of thorough research rather than simply unsubstantiated speculation. I learned how policing in the north, which was focused on handling urban crimes, differed from policing in the south, which was focused on capturing runaway slaves. A more in-depth examination reveals that many of today's great names were actually wealthy barons supported by corrupt politicians who controlled the police. Based on the heinous acts they commit, I thought it was appropriate that the book referred to law enforcement as a "homegrown terrorist organization."
 
A gradual transition was used to show how these acts trickled down to the present day. Many instances of police brutality were highlighted, and the author even used some of his own experiences as a patrol officer. What I liked best about this book was how it carefully highlighted these societal issues while also making valid suggestions to address them. The book not only mentioned unfairness in the court system, prisons failing to properly correct it, and poverty as a mutually direct link to unfair treatment, but it also provided valid, doable suggestions to address their effects. It even demonstrated how implementing these suggestions could address these issues at their roots. The way the author's ideas resonated through the words in this book reflected his desire for change on a fundamental level.
 
"Justice in America" was a thorough examination of the underlying causes of injustice in the justice system. Every point raised was carefully addressed, providing readers with insight into the author's point of view. Unfortunately, I only give this book 4 out of 5 because of the numerous errors I discovered. Besides errors, there were no other negative aspects to this book. This book would appeal to political activists and open-minded individuals who understand the negative impacts of societal injustice.

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[Samuel Falle]

This review appreciated the book and applauded the author for doing a great job in creating it. Based on the pleasant impression the author's writing created, the reviewer also did well in making me want to include the book on my bookshelf.

[Samuel Falle]

This review appreciated the book and applauded the author for doing a great job in creating it. Based on the pleasant impression the author's writing created, the reviewer also did well in making me want to include the book on my bookshelf.