State of California

Words can not describe how much the legal system marvels me.
I had an extensive project about a year ago, one which gave me the opportunity to delve into a world that most people tend not to think about. For this project, I got to work with therapists, alcoholics, post-​addicts, co-​dependents, and the homeless. My experience included going to court hearings, something I never thought about as more than entertainment (not the dry humor, but the «Omg that guy did what?» feeling).
Looking back makes me question the righteousness of criminal justice. Don’t get me wrong, I believe everybody should have equal and constitutional rights, but I think «criminal justice» pushes certain boundaries…
Proving an innocent man guilty vs proving an guilty man innocent, hmm. Now, think about having a career where you can do both. Shoot, makes me feel a bit giddy inside. I believe that if you come to the point where you can argue anything and everything (of course, with the ability to logically reason so), you are the philosopher of Plato’s Republic. In a less cheesy sense, I believe that you will hold skills more useful and powerful than anyone from another field. You could still help people while selling your soul, and sell your soul while helping people. It is a paradox in itself.
I could only dream of being in such a position, but I admire the lawyers out there who have the strength to use their powers for good.
Legal proceedings are a wonderful thing, I still await the day I make it to the jury. The process, the dynamics, and the people will get me all shaken up. I must learn to get my poker face on, for I have been told that the excitement in my eyes would only lead to dismissal. Sadface.
(I am quite tired and did not have any intentions when writing this review, I was simply jotting down my thoughts upon reflecting on Alcatraz Island)