Law in Contemporary Society

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So I'd shift the question someplace much less familiar, less safe, and more likely to lead in new directions.
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>		Thank you for your input on my paper. I think with respect to your argument that the position I took is not a very hard position to advance, I disagree. I found it very difficult to determine what I believed concerning this issue as it's never been a question that has been presented to me before. Coming from a prosecutor background and studying the criminal justice system here at Columbia has left me very conflicted as to whether or not it would be meaningful for me as a minority to work in such an environment. My background tells me that prosecutors are the good guys; that cops are the good guys. These are the individuals who seek justice through their work. I have also seen this drive for justice through the work of the Federal Defender's office. On the other-hand, my studies highlight the imperfections of the justice system that go beyond the intentions of the prosecutors, especially with regards to its effect on minorities. While I do not believe that the justice system should be totally scrapped, this is an important inquiry for me (as I believe it should be for all minorities considering a similar career path) and this essay served as a jumping point for my self-discovery. My goal in law school is to find direction and through my studies of the problems with the criminal justice system, I am still conflicted as to whether or not becoming a prosecutor is the right direction for my career. I think playing it safe would be to ignore this question. However, I understand now that it failed to generate the completely new ideas that you sought through this learning experience. I'm not sure how to change this essay and if there is no means through the next writing assignment to do so, I'll come to office hours for more direction.

Lastly, I am driven to succeed and I hope that that drive continues.

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