Is the 5th amendment a good idea or bad idea?

Question

please give a reason for your response. [this to help me in school]

Answer 1

Depends on your viewpoint, not being American and having looked at the American constitution for over 50 years, I would opine (and it is only my opinion) that it is the greatest means for protecting the corruption that is the American legal system and allowing criminals to escape true justice, which appears to be based on "you're as guilty as your bank account allows you to be" .. as with most legal systems in the world today, justice has been surrendered or removed from the populace by means of votes .. you vote for someone to do a job and they appear to assume the right to interpret the laws etc., as they see fit .. in order to stop you from protesting they then create laws, such as 'contempt of court' and 'Secrecy acts' to stop you from illuminating the facts that they are internally corrupt and don't want people showing up their weaknesses and stupidity .. i.e.: the definition of Gross stupidity is 144 solicitors and the definition of gross lies is 144 politicians

Answer 2

Sure, I think so.

Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Notes for this amendment: Proposed 9/25/1789