Today’s episode examines the disparity in how the legal system treats different types of theft. Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, a victim of wage theft by the City of Los Angeles, contrasts the harsh punishment for petty theft with the impunity enjoyed by corporations and institutions committing large-scale wage theft. The core argument highlights the systemic bias favoring the powerful and the need to criminalise wage theft to achieve true justice. This bias is further explored through the lens of California's reliance on prison labor and Dr. Hoerricks’ personal experiences battling bureaucratic obstacles. Ultimately, the piece advocates for a fundamental shift in how society values labor versus capital.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/crime-and-punishment-a-tale-of-two
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