On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
Such misdemeanors needed discriminating treatment, firm but reformatory, with no hint of injustice, and full proof of guilt.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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Du Bois advocates for a just and reform-oriented approach to dealing with minor offenses, emphasizing fairness, rehabilitation, and clear evidence of guilt.
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