If people named "John Smith" made up 1% of the population, but committed 50% of the crime, would you consider it to be discrimination if...

[Drop Dead Fred]

If people named "John Smith" made up 1% of the population, but committed 50% of the crime, would you consider it to be discrimination if they made up 50% of the prison population?

My answer is no.

What's your answer?

 

[SassyIrishLass]

No.

 

[pknopp]

One would need context. If Joe Smith wasn't being charged for the same or similar crimes or similar sentences I would question everything.

 

[cnm]

What's your answer?

If they had no privilege and/or were charged and/or convicted at different rates, well of course it's discrimination.

 

[citygator]

Morons make up 30% of Americans, 75% of this board, and 100% of this thread.

 

[WEATHER53]

It would be a fact that lib loons decry us as racist for recognizing and addressing.
Great question!!

 

[cnm]

Morons make up 30% of Americans, 75% of this board, and 100% of this thread.

Welcome.

 

[Drop Dead Fred]

It would be a fact that lib loons decry us as racist for recognizing and addressing.
Great question!!

Thanks.