1. George W. Bush argues that current laws are insufficient to protect the rights of crime victims and therefore a constitutional amendment is necessary. Roger Pilon contends that more than half the states have amended their state constitutions to include victims’ rights, so adding an amendment to the U.S. Constitution is unnecessary. Based on their arguments, do you believe a victims’ rights amendment is necessary? Support your answer.
2. Charles Levendosky argues that the Miranda warning protects law enforcement officials by ensuring that a confession is voluntary; thus, it is an important and necessary fixture in the American criminal justice system. Bruce Fein contends, on the other hand, that suspects can still give a voluntary confession without receiving the Miranda warning. Which argument do you find more persuasive? Explain.
3. Max Boot advocates a repeal of the exclusionary rule, charging that it thwarts justice by allowing...