The Court of Public Opinion

On May 10^th, 2018 Emm poised the question “Which amendment would die after the second?”. He cited the 5^th amendment, however I'd propose this one is already effectively diminished. As one of our most valuable rights due process establishes the requirement of being innocent until proven guilty, but the close-minded mob that has entrenched itself in the internet and social media has almost effectively negated this. An accusation backed by a wall of text or a series of posts is all that's needed for a conviction. No evidence, no trial, no objective process for confirming guilt. We collectively read a story that appears to have merit and credibility, and attack with torches and pitchforks until a life is ruined. Is there evidence that has been properly and lawfully gathered, then systematically processed and reviewed by attorneys and judges qualified to do so? No one cares. They read what they want to without a sense of skepticism, and predetermine the outcome of ending careers, destroying families, and imprisoning the population based on beliefs that are void of facts! Worse yet, those in the judicial system cave to this peer pressure in order to preserve their own careers. It has become a repeat of 1950's McCarthyism, but without any clear opposition to end the practice.

Why is that? I believe it's like Roman gladiatorial combat. It's not about justice, but instead people enjoying bloodshed as a sick form of entertainment. We don't care about real justice, we just enjoy others experiencing misery that's worse than our own. This small minded mentality ignores that YOU could be the next man in the arena.