The Policeman On The Beat Or In

The Policeman On The Beat Or In The Patrol Car Makes More Decisions And Exercises Broader Discretion Affecting The Daily Lives Of People Every Day And To A Greater Extent, In Many Respects, Than A Judge Will Ordinarily Exercise In A Week.

A Far Greater Factor Than Abolishing Poverty Is The Deterrent Effect Of Swift And Certain Consequences: Swift Arrest, Prompt Trial, Certain Penalty And - At Some Point - Finality Of Judgment.

Crime And The Fear Of Crime Have Permeated The Fabric Of American Life.

The Notion That Most People Want Black-robed Judges, Well-dressed Lawyers And Fine-paneled Courtrooms As The Setting To Resolve Their Disputes Is Not Correct. People With Problems, Like People With Pains, Want Relief, And They Want It As Quickly And Inexpensively As Possible.

The President's Need For Complete Candor And Objectivity From Advisers Calls For Great Deference From The Courts.