Readers’ reactions

Editorial | No to mob justice

Agreed! However, often there are so many hurdles and loopholes that interfere with the application of “the full consequence of the law” that mob justice, while not supported or endorsed (what if the mob seizes the wrong person?), can be understood. - @BarnBev

Full consequence of law? U mean to sit in prison doing nothing but eating and drinking taxpayer dollars? What consequence is that for a demon? Seems like a slap on the wrist. - @wakeupmrnorth

Fix the justice system first then circle we back. - @shan_selfmade

Nah, we prefer it this way. This is a stronger deterrent than any court ruling could ever be. Leave our kids alone or else. - @exl.leo

Until you are the victim, you won’t understand jungle justice. To feel that pain and put it in the hands of those we can’t trust is exhausting. Criminals don’t fear the system, so we need to give them something to keep them in line. Unuh wah baby up and massage criminals. - Kereen Jackson

I am not one to support jungle justice. However, this time, I understand why so many people feel that way. That beautiful baby girl should be enjoying her summer, making memories and looking forward to the next school year as she continues to grow and shine. Instead, her future has been stolen. My heart breaks for her, her family, and everyone who loved her. Justice must prevail, and our children deserve to be safe. - Hilary Reid

Mob justice is usually driven by unbridled emotions of hate, anger and revenge; that’s a recipe for mistakes and miscarriage of real justice. Let the courts handle this in a lawful manner. - Enos Anderson

I don’t agree with “mob” justice. This is such an awful situation and that sweet angel didn’t deserve to be raped and murdered! The person responsible should be punished extensively. The thing is, how do we know this person actually did it? Did he confess? Or do we just automatically assume it was him because he had a prior history of such behaviour. Could it have been a set-up and the real perpetrator is still roaming around. I guess we will never know, because the mob handled it. Just be careful all the advocates of this type of “justice “. It could be you or someone you love that the angry mob without evidence comes after next. - Georgia Benjamin

Readers’ reactions sourced from The Gleaner’s X, Instagram and Facebook pages. Compiled by Khanique McDaniel