Clearly it's not the best we have figured out, or even a very good method. Look at how much more peaceful and orderly places like Japan and Singapore are, where you have effective, efficient justice.
Again, asking me to think about what if I was the defendant is an invitation to be antisocial. Of course, in that moment, I would say "fuck society!" But that's not a good way for society to make decisions for the good of the whole.
Again, asking me to think about what if I was the defendant is an invitation to be antisocial. Of course, in that moment, I would say "fuck society!" But that's not a good way for society to make decisions for the good of the whole.