Land of the Lawless: American justice is a myth

How power in America has turned the rule of law into a mere myth. The law is far, the fist is near. How reliable is the law in bringing justice? And when, if ever, is it alright to take matters into our own hands? Ralph Nader writing in Lapham’s Quarterly examines the various zones of lawlessness in the U.S., and how they can be diminished.