[coloradan]

While I agree with you, not so many DAs are willing to file charges against police officers, even those who murder. I am also of the opinion that prosecutions under 18 § 241 and 242 are tragically rare and should be pursued in much greater number. The bigger lie is that somehow the separation of powers results in a meaningful check on government power. In fact, agents from all three branches are “playing on the same team” and tend in most cases to support one another, against the citizenry, rather than going against one another, in support of the citizenry.

[OneWingedShark]

While I agree with you, not so many DAs are willing to file charges against police officers, even those who murder. I am also of the opinion that prosecutions under 18 § 241 and 242 are tragically rare and should be pursued in much greater number. The bigger lie is that somehow the separation of powers results in a meaningful check on government power.

Indeed, I agree. -- Though the DA doesn't have to have discretion in the matter; the Grand Jury has the power of Presentment, which is an order for prosecution.