I love being an African American, but it's a little scary these days. Every day when you go out you never know what will happen to you. You simply have to hope and pray. It's not you this time. In today's world things are not fair, even if some laws say so. Being Black in America, we are not treated equally, especially when it comes to the justice system. I have noticed that black defendants receive more prison time than white defendants even if they commit the same crime. Decades of research have shown that criminal courts sentence black defendants more harshly than white defendants. I believe that white defendants should receive the same sentence as black defendants if they commit the same crime. I also think they should be responsible for their actions and deserve to go to prison when they commit a crime and not just ignore it because of the color of their skin. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay Equality states that it ensures that individuals are not treated differently or less favorably based on their specific protected characteristics, including in areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age (Washington Post, 2017). If everyone is supposed to be equal regarding what is wrong with the justice system and the people, that's it. If whites were treated the same as blacks are (which will never happen), this would be a big problem, and the government and courts would be in charge of fixing it. Slavery was abolished on December 18, 1865. So why does it seem like the courts and people are trying to bring slavery back, but in a different way! It also seems like they are trying to get rid of all blacks and minorities by throwing them in prison for a long time or killing them. Black people are incarcerated in state prisons across the country at a rate more than five times that of white and white people. at least ten times the rate recorded in 5 states (according to Government News Press, 2014). A few years ago, famous actor Stephen Collins (white man) confessed to sexually assaulting three girls. Stephen Collins received no prison time. Another famous actor/comedian Bill Cosby (a black man) faces a maximum of 30 years in state prison for raping women. Bill Cosby has lost his credibility, his deals and his star of Hollywood fame. While Stephen Collins just lost a few deals. I am not at all saying that rape or sexual assault is okay. However, Stephen Collins and Bill Cosby both committed a similar crime, and Stephen Collins should have received prison time for what he did. His prison time should have been the same as Bill Cosby's or at least close to his for years. What's right is right and what's wrong is wrong, and that's just plain wrong. Please note: this is just an example. Get a custom paper from our expert writers now. Get a custom essay Laws should prevent wrong prison. Everyone should be equal and responsible for the discussions they have had. White defendants should receive the same treatment as Black defendants when they commit the same or similar crime. Research has shown that race plays a significant role in prison sentencing. Overall, studies have found that there are more significant racial disparities in sentencing for nonviolent crimes, particularly property crimes and drug offenses. Unjust convictions must stop! Everyone is equal and should be.