The Bill of Rights and Its Influence Regarding the Death Penalty

The bill of rights should protect the people under any circumstance and there should not be exceptions to the rule. The bill of rights is enacted within the constitution to serve the people in all situations regarding living in the United States. It is fair and just in its standards and it formulates the life upon in which we live. It should not be selective in any way or viewed indifferent in any or various situations regarding the people as all situations are relevant to the Bill of Rights.

For example the Bill of rights is null and void in death penalty cases when it relates to diminished capacity. Diminished capacity is partly recognized in the courts but the need for proper representation regarding it does not exist. The person or persons being tried for murder who fit within the title of diminished capacity do not stand a fair chance in judgment and are judged unfairly as far as I feel without the bill of rights upholding them. There is a hint of discrimination within the walls of diminished capacity especially if you are black and are charged with murder. The Bill of rights goes out the window and justice is not fairly served. No one is guilty till proven guilty and the fairness of the courts should exist in all situations and should include the constitutional rights of the people. All people in all walks of life should be protected under the constitutional rights of the constitution.