Ep 103 – Minimum Justice

Episode 103 - "Minimum Justice" Mandatory minimums, three strike rules, and other similar laws were created to strengthen the "justice" system and make us safer - but have they done the opposite? This week we interview newly minted activists working to free a man caught up in this system and explore in detail the how's and why's of this tragedy of justice. Chapters 04:18 Disparities in Sentencing 13:26 Justice for Willie Simmons 29:10 Interview Takeaway 31:01 The ones who get away with it 42:05 Mandatory Sentencing and Unintended Consequences 01:09:08 We live in a bullshit society 01:18:21 Why do prisons exist? Reading from Ruth Wilson Gilmore 01:30:21 "Justice" versus Justice: What can we do A full transcript will soon be available as well as detailed links and sources (plus credits and more) on our website ashesashes.org. Find more information along with relevant news and links on your favorite social network @ashesashescast or follow our live shows at twitch.tv/ashesashescast. CC BY-SA 4.0