To say that our justice system is flawed is an understatement. Despite this, there is ample room for improvement. It costs taxpayers far too much money to run and operate a prison. This money could go towards many other things that could help our society as a whole. For example, we could build better schools or even institute more funding for daycare centers or something like that. To realize some of these options, our justice system must make some reforms to how it operates. The treatment of inmates in prison has enormous effects on how a person will behave once released into the general public. One aspect that requires much more attention is that the violence that occurs in prison must be reduced. As stated in the text, there is always the possibility that they killed the wrong person. There are continuing advances in forensic science and considering that many have already been exonerated simply due to advances in DNA testing alone. I think it's a safe assumption that we could abolish the death penalty altogether. Most other countries in the world have already abolished it, and with good reason. In the long run it saves the country money and allows those who suffer to live out the rest of their days in prison which, contrary to some popular beliefs, is not an environment one wants to live out their days. Another way the criminal justice system can be improved, which is rarely talked about, is to hold prosecutors accountable for their failure to fulfill their duties. Their negligence could be the direct reason why someone is wrongly convicted and yet nothing is done about it. They find ways to evade crucial evidence and suffer no punitive repercussions. Some prosecutors have been known to completely piece together or even fabricate evidence that makes the defendant appear guilty. How come these people get away with this type of business and have no legal experience
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