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Very few men imprisoned for economic crimes or even crimes of passion against the oppressor feel that they are really gu
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"Very few men imprisoned for economic crimes or even crimes of passion against the oppressor feel that they are really guilty"

- George Jackson

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This quote by George Jackson speaks to the systemic injustice of the criminal justice system. Jackson is suggesting that lots of people who are locked up for financial criminal activities or criminal activities of interest versus the oppressor do not really feel guilty for their actions. This is since they are usually targets of overbearing systems that have denied them the possibility to be successful or have actually triggered them to act out of anxiety. Jackson is highlighting the reality that the criminal justice system frequently falls short to acknowledge the systemic injustices that lead to these crimes, instead punishing those who are currently deprived. This quote talks to the demand for an extra equitable criminal justice system that considers the systemic injustices that result in criminal behavior. It additionally talks with the need for a much more compassionate strategy to criminal justice that recognizes the mankind of those that have been mistreated by oppressive systems.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by George Jackson between September 23, 1941 and August 21, 1971. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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