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Why does the United States protect the rights of people accused of crimes?

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PLEASE HELP WILL FAN AND GIVE MEDAL
Why does the United States protect the rights of people accused of crimes?

anonymous · Answer

The main reason is that not everyone who is accused is guilty. Think about the Salem witch trials. If those women had the rights afforded by the Constitution it would have been a lot better for them, right? 

Another reason is that even those who have committed a crime need to have rights. A person who has committed a crime is still a person and a citizen, right? 

A democratic government is built on a contract between the people and their representatives (a "social contract"). The contract allows the representatives to have power, and in return the people have a right to expect fair treatment, protection, and that their needs will be met.

anonymous · Answer

thank you