French courts have been imposing disproportionately severe sentences for minor offenses, including 10 months in prison for stealing a can of Red Bull and one year for a homeless boy with schizophrenia caught looting a luxury store. The overwhelmed courts rush cases, provide minimal time for defendants, and prioritize punishment under the instruction of the Justice Minister. Furthermore, the French government is censoring social media and justifying it by claiming to protect public order, but it infringes upon free speech and mirrors tactics used by authoritarian regimes. The justice system exhibits a double standard, favoring the privileged, and creates a class divide, leading to unrest. Ironically, the government compares itself to oppressive nations while undermining democratic principles.

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    1 year ago

    Your post sounds more like a manifesto than a news piece. Also, your source is really oriented… unless you are using Lemmy as a platform for your own content which is not what I’m here for.

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        1 year ago

        Thanks, good to know. This new instance business is a bit disconcerting. I am use to be cautious with communities/subs and now I need to learn about instance too. Not a bad thing to change habits from time to time, when you think of it