My sweet THESIS padlet by Dr. Marnie Sullivan https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw Made with a dash of wit and the knowledge that a good thesis statement does TWO things: It introduces your position on topic and provides a roadmap for readers! en-us 2016-09-15 20:56:15 UTC 2016-09-16 17:40:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430683 In the United States of America, the moto is “Land of the free”, mercy and injustice should play bigger roles when convicting a human. 

]]> 2016-09-16 17:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430683 Because it causes and perpetuates poverty, is unreliable and at times inhumane, the current system of mass incarceration in the US should immediately be re-evaluated and changed in order to better society. https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430713 2016-09-16 17:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430713 Mercy is truly a gift within the justice system, as only a select few judges and attorneys take it upon themselves to fight for it. https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430780 2016-09-16 17:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430780 https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430880  We, as a community, need to become more aware of the justice system, and how over and over again, the institutions that are supposed to serve as our protection, seem to fail us--especially juveniles-- who are a part of the future generation of this world. ]]> 2016-09-16 17:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430880 By examining the main offenders of this despicable act, namely the law enforcement systems of America, we can hope to better understand when and where it happens, as well as a potential solution.   https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430885 2016-09-16 17:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430885 After looking at all these surprising statistics it has come to the attention of the people that mercy is not being shown in court rooms. https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430886 2016-09-16 17:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430886 https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430922 Today one in every thirty-two adults are somehow under control of the of the correctional branch, this shows just how often and common incarceration is in our country and how much mass incarceration effects people and their lives. ]]> 2016-09-16 17:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430922 Society's acceptance to the lack of mercy in our justice system acts as consent to the injustices our system participates in rather than a necessary demand for change. https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430954 2016-09-16 17:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430954 The justice system needs to fit the modern times we live in, it needs to take responsibility for falsely accused people and get rid of its out of date mandatory minimums and other policies that are proven not to prevent crime. https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430971

]]> 2016-09-16 17:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430971 In discussions of the death penalty, it is just, but not merciful and because of racial tension, economic, inequality, and a constant changing world, nobody is able to receive justice at the same time. https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430981 2016-09-16 17:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124430981 https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431165 Who is ultimately responsible for the bullying epidemic in this country and more importantly how well is society addressing this issue? ]]> 2016-09-16 17:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431165 https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431205 The criminal justice system in this country is failing the children. ]]> 2016-09-16 17:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431205 these issues would begin to dissipate if the court system leant more toward the side of mercy by not viewing the prosecuted as the crime the committed, but as the people that they are. https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431234 2016-09-16 17:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431234 https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431278 Judging  someone  based  on  their  ascribed  attributes  such  as  age,  race,  gender, ethnicity  and  more  is  like  a  crime  within  and  should  be  stopped.

]]> 2016-09-16 17:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431278 https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431297 The justice system in the United States today does not at all times include justice and especially towards children, as a country we need to revaluate how we imprison children.]]> 2016-09-16 17:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431297 In order to correct the injustices seen in the court system of the United States today, mercy must have just as big of a part as justice does.  https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431356 2016-09-16 17:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431356 With this constant lack of mercy and morality within our justice system, the United States along with the American people will never see progress. https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431502

]]> 2016-09-16 17:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431502 https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431551 It’s hard to be merciful towards crimes committed by children, but we have to question and apply mercy to the prosecution of John Odgren and all cases of children being sent to prison because there are too many children locked away who should be given a chance at living.


]]> 2016-09-16 17:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431551 The Justice system in America does not have mercy prevalent, by using faulty evidence, collected by incompetent staff, it lead to the death of an innocent man. https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431602

]]> 2016-09-16 17:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431602 Mercy and injustice have been a large controversy throughout the world but hasn’t been addressed as much as it needs to be https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431934 2016-09-16 17:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124431934 Justice was served in the Andrew Wurst case but only if you sided with the victim. https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124432570 2016-09-16 17:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124432570 Justice for Harambe https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124436500 2016-09-16 17:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/msullivan26/5qevntlw0zlw/wish/124436500