In our quest to balance the budget, are we sacrificing justice? The manner in which cuts are impacting the judicial system make it very difficult for the system to work effectively. In addition, every fee that is added or increased makes it that much harder for those with limited resources to engage in the system. Equality under the law has been essential to our country’s character and success, but that is being compromised. The old adage rings true, justice delayed is justice denied.
Terry Votel and Paul Godfrey present excellent examples of why we need to ensure our judicial system can operate for the good of all citizens in Jeopardizing justice in Letters to the editor in the Pioneer Press.