A few years ago I obtained a Masters in the Studies of Law with a Certification in Entertainment Law. I have always been curious about how “the law” works and how do we reach certain outcomes and how is it possible that there are so many “loop holes” in law.
Well…during my studies I learned A LOT! More than I will share here. But one thing I realized is that LAW has a color and it’s…GREY.
There are no absolutes.
There is no such thing as you did the crime, you pay the time. There is no such thing as all convicted criminals are guilty and all non-convictions are innocent.
I have had to absorb the disappointment in this knowledge. I’ve had to understand that an astute and skilled litigator can brilliantly convince a jury to believe something they do not. The litigators are magicians that can make all the assumptions go away and when you are required to simply answer the questions posed on a piece of paper without taking in all the circumstances, that leads for an unjust outcome.
I learned that money does get you the best outcome. That white collar crime, as sinister as it is, is different from blue collar crime. That many defendants are immediately assumed guilty because of the color of their skin. I have had to accepted that without resources and representation that will unabashedly fight for your freedom, your freedom is lost in the system.
To say I am disillusioned is an understatement. I choose not to pursue my education in this field further because the road ahead is exhausting and you must leave your righteous indignation at the door of every courtroom and I was not prepared to do that.
So I focused on my Certification which allows me to negotiate and draw up contracts in the Entertainment Industry. This fight is different. It’s for fairness and pay equity. This fight is for the ones that have freedom to choose.
So yes, the law has a color and it will forever be Grey, until our Justice system has a complete overhaul, we must protect ourselves from the court of public opinion and the court of the color of law.