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It's how the English run their courts. They sacrifice…

“It's how the English run their courts. They sacrifice innocents, thinking to keep evil at bay, and call it a kind of justice. But they are no more just than this pole is a man.” quote by Kathleen Kent
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““It's how the English run their courts. They sacrifice innocents, thinking to keep evil at bay, and call it a kind of justice. But they are no more just than this pole is a man.””

Kathleen Kent

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Criticizes the English legal system for sacrificing innocents under the guise of justice, equating it to a flawed moral stance.

In simple terms: English courts claim justice but cause harm.

Key Takeaway

Question the fairness of legal punishments.

Themes

justice law morality systemic failure

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • court trials
  • policy reform
  • public protest

Key Concepts

Legal ethics state violence civil rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives exist to prevent innocent harm?
  • Can law be truly just?
A Different Perspective

Legal systems can also protect innocents.

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