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    what good is the 8th Amendment

    What purpose does the Eighth Amendment serve


     

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    Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.


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    mycatsmom

    Lindi, Thank YOu for defining that for us....for the purpose of discussion.

    It's a way of checks and balances, treating similar situations involving different people the same. It prevents, ideally, prejudicial preferences or discrimination.



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