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[–] LodeMike@lemmy.today 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What the fuck what legal system exchanges $10 a lash???

[–] rethnor@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Is that any different than paying bail?

[–] LodeMike@lemmy.today 2 points 3 days ago

Yes. Bail is just a bond on your own head. The court keeps it if you don't show up, and you get it back if you do.