The criminal justice system and the morals

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Read the story The Alligator River

  • There are many people who say “I’m not getting in that”; “It’s none of my business”. What are the pros and cons of staying out of other people’s business? Should those people ever be held responsible if something “bad” happens?
  • “Once a cheater, always a cheater”. True or False.
  • What was “the point” of reading Alligator River?
  • Should the criminal justice system be concerned with morals? victimless crimes? Explain.
  • Let’s look at the following issues: gambling, prostitution.
  • Provide an argument as to why criminal justice should be involved with the aforementioned issues.
  • Provide an argument as to why criminal justice should not be involved with the aforementioned issues.

1.Note: Play devil’s advocate here. Your arguments don’t necessarily mean you agree with them. The point is to understand both sides.