Liberals have argued that determinant sentencing will allow for greater equality before the law, particularly for the disadvantaged. However, Cullen and Gilbert note that fixed sentences are designed to deal only with one segment of the criminal population; therefore equality is not achieved. Briefly explain how class and race appear to have an impact on the kinds of law and decisions politicians make.

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The Answer of Liberals have argued that determinant sentencing will allow for greater equality before the law, particularly for the disadvantaged. However, Cullen and Gilbert note that fixed sentences are designed to deal only with one segment of the criminal population; therefore equality is not achieved. Briefly explain how class and race appear to have an impact on the kinds of law and decisions politicians make.

Liberals Have Argued That Determinant Sentencing Will Allow for Greater