1. La visión de Jack Smith sobre el Estado de derecho.
El ex fiscal especial Jack Smith enfatiza la fragilidad de las instituciones democráticas y la necesidad de un compromiso colectivo para aplicar la ley sin sesgos.
- My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it.
- I was taught as a young prosecutor to follow the facts and the law, and to do so without fear or favor, to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons.
2. Críticas a la gestión de Merrick Garland.
Existe un descontento generalizado entre los usuarios respecto a la cautela de Merrick Garland, a quien muchos acusan de haber postergado acciones legales contra Donald Trump por miedo a las repercusiones políticas.
- Merrick Garland's justice department's delays, overly cautious decision-making in bringing prosecutions against Trump... Were cowardly, show his fear for any appearance of political motivation.
- He feared the appearance of politization more than favoring justice. And the cost has been heavy.
- Merrick Garland is largely responsible for allowing Trump to run loose, bashing our democracy, threatening people, and instilling fear among the public.
3. El impacto del miedo en la política y la justicia.
El debate se centra en cómo el miedo a las represalias, la polarización y la pérdida de estatus ha condicionado la actuación de los líderes políticos y del Departamento de Justicia.
- The rule of law, the constitution are only as strong as the cowards who fear to uphold it.
- Trump and his cohorts have every reason to fear Jack Smith.
- Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department.