A convicted felon who had strong family ties, a stake in the community, and an education might get probation… — Joe Biden
A convicted felon who had strong family ties, a stake in the community, and an education might get probation, while a man who had few family ties, little stake in the community, and little education might draw a ten-year sentence for the same crime.
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