Is the American Justice system Biased? Impartiality is the equal treatment of all rivals; fairness. All Americans want to be heard, considered, and respected when it comes to being confronted with the law. Minority groups in the United States are far from equal when it comes to the majority (whites). Generally race, gender, or sexuality have a major impact on how a person is viewed by society. Scout and Jem grow up slowly learning why black people are struggling in their town. During the trial of Tom Robinson, he is on trial against a white female who placed rape accusations against him. The jury does not consider all of the obvious evidence that Atticus is providing because they do not think a person of color is trustworthy. Steve is being …show more content…
Tom Robbinson is facing charges that he is being framed for. Atticus provides good evidence that would easily prove his innocence in a fair court house. He gives his children Scout and Jem advice along the way so they can grow u[ and not be prejudiced like the rest of the world. “Cry about the simple hell people give other people—without even thinking. Cry about the hell white people give colored folks, without even stopping to think that they’re people, too” (Lee 222). Doluphus Raymond is giving Scout and Dill these words of wisdom. He does not want them to grow up and adapt to this behavior that others resemble. Raymond wants to educate the children to be better people and not be a white who hates colored folks. The children are starting to better understand the situation now that Atticus tells them “The one place where a man ought to get a square deal is in a courtroom, be he any color of the rainbow, but people have a way of carrying their resentments right into a jury box” (Lee 224). Atticus is explaining to Scout and Jem the cause always comes down to the judge, jury, and lawyers. This makes it impossible for there to ever be an unbiased decision. “Our courts have our faults, as does any human institution, but in this country our courts are the great levelers, and in our courts all men are created equal” (Lee 226). This is Atticus's closing argument during Tom Robinson’s Trial. He understands that the court is not being very equal so he closes saying he hopes that the decision comes out to be fair. Atticus knows what they are going to do to Tom, but implying any voice of reason could help save him in the end. Thomas Jefferson once said in the constitution ‘all men are created equal’ so for the court to be unconstitutional just because of prejudice stereotypes is not