It is discriminatory and racist. Punishment is not evenhanded. The poor and indigent do not receive equal justice. The death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment. It is ineffective and it is unevenly applied.
Unaccountable prosecutors abuse their powers.
Prosecutors and judges are too often motivated by a personal political agenda rather than the protection of society. The jury system is fickle and unreliable. The evidence is overwhelming that the system is broken. We need to rethink the basic goals of what society wants to achieve and re-evaluate the concepts upon which the criminal justice system operates. We need greater public awareness and discussion of the issues involved.