Should assaulting an officer of the state be a capital offense, rendered without trial, with the officer as judge and executioner? Is that what we wish civilization to be?
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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In his book "Between the World and Me," Ta-Nehisi Coates raises profound questions about the justice system and the treatment of individuals by state authorities. He challenges the notion of whether assaulting a law enforcement officer should be treated as a capital offense, particularly without due process or a fair trial. The implication is that such actions could undermine the very principles of civilization and justice that societies strive to uphold.

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