How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Once the trial actually begins there will be no talking," the teacher with them said. "This is part of the American judicial system, and we have to respect every part of it." (7.25)
The judicial system surely deserves our respect—without it, chaos or dictatorship might reign supreme. But that doesn't mean the whole system has been created equally. Are there some parts that deserve more respect than others? Does the handling of Steve's case deserve utmost respect?
Quote #5
PETROCELLI
Mr. Cruz, you're testifying against people you know. Are you testifying because you're getting a deal from the government?OSVALDO
Yeah. (8.17)
Plea bargains are tricky: Osvaldo gets less jail-time because he's admitted his guilt and is willing to speak against other guys he knows. This sounds a bit like the justice of the witch trials in The Crucible. On the other hand, using plea bargains may the only way to prove Steve's and King's involvement in the crime.
Quote #6
FEMALE NEWSCASTER
Mayor Rudy Giuliani says that he is determined to stop crime in all areas of the city.[…]
MAYOR GIULIANI
The idea that we're just trying to stop crime in white or middle-class areas is nonsense. Everyone living in the city deserves the same protection. (10.33,35)
This statement from the mayor sounds terrific, but is it reality? Is Mayor Giuliani speaking the truth or just saying what people want to hear?