"The mugger who is arrested is back on the street before the police officer, but the person mugged may not be back on the street for a long time, if ever"
- Mario Cuomo
About this Quote
This quote by Mario Cuomo speaks with the unequal justice system in our society. It implies that the mugger, who has actually dedicated a criminal offense, is able to get back on the street rapidly, while the individual who was mugged might not have the ability to recuperate from the trauma of the experience for a very long time, if ever. This quote highlights the unfairness of the justice system, where the wrongdoer of a crime has the ability to get back to their life rapidly, while the victim is delegated suffer the repercussions of the criminal activity for a long period of time. This quote also speaks with the need for a more equitable justice system, where victims of criminal activity are provided the very same rights and defenses as the perpetrators. It is a tip that we should pursue a justice system that is reasonable and simply for all.
This quote is written / told by Mario Cuomo somewhere between June 15, 1932 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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