Following is a review of some specific articles of the UDHR that the US is having trouble respecting. Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of the freedom, justice and peace in the world. Now, therefore The General Assembly proclaims this Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance . The Drug War has created draconian mandatory minimum sentences and asset forfeitures that are disproportionate to the offense. Sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimum penalty laws tie judges hands and prevent them from dispensing justice.
Physical evidence is replaced with hearsay.
They must look at the type and quantity of drugs involved, rather than the person being charged with an offense. In a conspiracy case, each person is held liable for the entire offense, no matter how insignificant their own involvement. No crime need be committed, just mentioning an idea is enough to implicate you in a conspiracy. Prosecutorial threats and back room plea bargains have replaced public hearings. Everyone charged with a penal offense has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to the law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defense.