022// navy bean [DID dungeon remix]

[felinemystique]

We have a suspect in Stoneface's murder; this person has been approached and informed of the evidence against them. For their own safety, neither this person's name nor their location is being released for the time being, as a legal and judicial system is still being developed. Once it's done, it will be made available for public input; this will

Comments

[sting_to_death]

Why not kill him? Or imprison him?

[felinemystique]

We don't have prisons here. And killing someone outright without process would hardly serve to build the Watch's credibility.

[sting_to_death]

Why? If he's the culprit, he should pay for it. And if he isn't, it'll be a lesson for the real murdered.

[felinemystique]

You really have no idea why the Watch would want to act in a manner to ensure the trust and support of the people they're supposed to be protecting?

[sting_to_death]

I wouldn't trust an organization or institution that doesn't punish the guilty.

[felinemystique]

And when did I say that would be the case?

[sting_to_death]

I'm not seeing results right now.

[felinemystique]

No, and you won't. For reasons I believe I already explained--this will be the first case tried under the new system. The system is currently still being developed. Once that's been done, and it's put up for public input, then we'll be able to proceed.

[sting_to_death]

[Yes well she still doesn't agree, but you're the boss.]

If this is what has been decided.

[live_ringer]

[Draws a line to "And if he isn't, it'll be a lesson for the real murderer".]

And you're fine if they just happen to punish the not-so-guilty in the process, huh?

[sting_to_death]

It's what I just wrote.

[live_ringer]

I... yeah, that's just kind of beyond me. Punishing someone that isn't really responsible not only defeats the point, I doubt the real culprit would take it as a 'lesson'. Maybe a lesson that he can get away with things scott free by pinning it on some poor sod.

[sting_to_death]

Risking not to punish anyone doesn't work either. When in doubt, I'd rather punish an innocent than let a guilty man escape.

[live_ringer]

But punishment for not being involved in anything isn't punishing anything. Just tormenting someone for the sake of making others feel better. Pretty damned pointless and not much better than the original crime being committed.

But I guess this is all fairly moot since they're not letting someone getting away, just waiting till they can be sure it's the right guy.

[sting_to_death]

I find it pointless to try and convince you to share my opinion. That is all.

[live_ringer]

Fine by me.