This guy makes me laugh every time, and I just had to find some way to connect him to our class discussion on openness. What is this sweet guy doing all locked up? Why is he being treated so? Is he really that bad? Is there public knowledge of his crimes, and was he given a fair trial? Judging by the basis for the rest of the movie, I'm going to venture a no. He probably accidentally bumped into the evil guy that wants to kill Esmerelda so bad, and was locked up faster than a blink of an eye.
As we've grown to be a more open civilization, one thing I'm grateful for is laws and rights regarding fair trial and due process. It's much harder now for people to get thrown in jail for no relevant reason. Yes, the system's not perfect, but we've come a long way. Proof must be provided, and the process is recorded and prosecution made accountable. Thanks to the Founding Fathers and all those who fought for the rights given to us in the Bill of Rights: due Process, trial by peers, speedy trial, and more. Oh, and don't forget double jeopardy!
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