Entry 10: 8th Amendment

Source: Eighth Amendment. February 20, 2010.

Constitutional Connection: 8th Amendment
" Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and
unusual punishments inflicted.

Explanation of Connection:

    The video shows people being burned and stoned to death. It shows people being
ripped apart. It also shows judges issuing fines which is represented by the big stacks
of cash and piggy banks. It shows money falling everywhere. It even shows lawyers
holding lots of money and a bag full of cash to pay out for something.

    This video clearly demonstrates the 8th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
It clearly demonstrates the 6th Amendment because it has examples of it. The lawyer
holding lots of money represents excessive fines. The people being tortured, killed, or
beaten in several ways represents cruel and unusual punishment. It shows courts and a huge
bag of money which could represent excessive bail.

    I agree with the 8th Amendment. People should not have to go through cruel and
unusual punishment. That sounds inhumane in my understanding. People shouldn't
be issued excessive bail or fines that would take them forever to pay off. That would
only put them in debt and lead to poverty. They should be charged reasonable amounts
in fines and bails.