I sure ain't the sharpest crayon in the box, but went ahead and read this entire discourse between yourself and Mr. Mickey.

After reading the quote below, I perceived Everitt is not talking about law theory, sociology and all, he is talking about how the real world works for most regular folks. Not just here in the US, but around the world. It has been going on forever, but might makes right is still alive and well, even in the world's progressive democracies (now if that ain't a joke).

..there are only two classes of people in the world..there are US..and there are THEM. Our laws for THEM are different for our laws for US.

—Everitt D. Mickey

Any person with just a little knowledge of world history, or just US history will find a pattern. The status or wealth of an individual changes the application of the law regarding that person. We can even see this taking place in the world today. Politicians, Corporate Moguls, the list goes on ad nauseum. The Magna Carta was great step forward in the application of the theory no one is above the law, not even the King, but in real life... nah. Some strides have been made, but the world is heading backwards in the application of common law to all peoples, regardless their status or personal wealth.

I applaud your well thought out retorts @anarcho-andrei, you will make a great future litigator, but, from what I could understand from this thread (which was not much) if I were a simple minded juror, @everittdmickey and his arguments would win me over.

Have a great week guys. Respectfully @sgt-dan (aka sargento and yes I am sober)