Notes

Aufgaben

1. Overall aim
2. Structure of arguments
3. Punitive or restorative justice?

Ergebnisse

Aufgabe 1

1. Encouragement for Courage: The speaker wants to encourage people to be brave and courageous in addressing uncomfortable and challenging issues.

2. Justice and Equality: Emphasizes the importance of justice and equality in society, urging people to confront poverty, inequality, and injustice.

3. Human Dignity: Stresses the belief that every person deserves respect and dignity, regardless of their past actions or circumstances.

4. Identity and Connection: Explores the power of identity in driving positive change, advocating for an identity rooted in love, justice, and a commitment to humanity.

5. Inspiration for Action: A call to action, motivating individuals to contribute to a more just and compassionate world by addressing suffering and societal issues.

6. Historical Reflection: Reflects on historical injustices, particularly related to race, and highlights the importance of learning from the past to build a better future.

Aufgabe 2

1. Introduction:

   • Express gratitude and awe for the conference attendees.
   • Establish the speaker’s background in working with marginalized individuals in the legal system.

2. The Power of Identity:

   • Advocate for the influence of identity in shaping actions and words.
   • Share personal experiences growing up with a grandmother who emphasized the importance of identity.

3. Reflection on Changing America:

   • Discuss the radical changes in America over the last 40 years, particularly in the context of mass incarceration.
   • Highlight the role of fear and anger in shaping policies.

4. Criminal Justice System Issues:

   • Address concerns about wealth sensitivity in the criminal justice system.
   • Expose disparities in the treatment of individuals based on economic status.

5. Reflection on Death Penalty:

   • Challenge the ethics of the death penalty, focusing on the question of whether society deserves to kill.
   • Highlight the systemic errors in the death penalty system.

6. Advocacy for Children’s Rights:

   • Share the speaker’s recent advocacy before the Supreme Court for ending life sentences for children.
   • Discuss the silence and disenfranchisement faced by individuals with criminal convictions.

7. Historical Context and Burden:

   • Emphasize the historical context of racial violence, lynching, and Jim Crow laws.
   • Discuss the burden carried by individuals who faced discrimination and violence.

8. Importance of Confronting Injustice:

   • Argue for the necessity of confronting suffering, poverty, and inequality.
   • Stress the obligation to learn from history and address systemic issues.

9. Human Dignity and Opposite of Poverty:

   • Assert the belief that each person is more than their worst actions.
   • Propose that the opposite of poverty is justice, not wealth.

10. Judgment Based on Treatment of the Poor:

    • Challenge the audience to be judged based on their treatment of the poor and marginalized.
    • Emphasize the importance of justice and compassion in shaping one’s identity.

11. Personal Story and Mistakes:

    • Share a personal story about a motion filed in court with unintended consequences.
    • Acknowledge the exhaustion and challenges in advocating for justice.

12. Conclusion:

    • Encourage the audience to be brave and address uncomfortable truths.
    • Conclude with a call to “keep your eyes on the prize and hold on.”h

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