Problem-Mallory Miller

One problem in society I have found prominent in the book Little Brother, is punishment is often skewed or biased depending on the type of authority. For example, Marcus' principle suspends him for two whole weeks just because he speaks his mind in class. Perhaps Marcus could have had a better attitude, but I don't think he deserves two weeks of suspension. The principle just acted this way because he has hated Marcus for years now so he gave him a worse punishment than needed. Another example in the book- sever hair cut lady tortures Marcus and his friends and holds them hostage just because they were at the scene of the bombing, and Marcus refuses to give his password. They were there by chance, not because they were terrorists. Their punishment, being held hostage, is ridiculous especially in such a trying time. Marcus is put in his right place and judged fairly only when he is brought to court and tried by a true judge. Court with a trial and Jury is Cory's solution to biased authorities giving unfair punishments.