In a society devoid of criminal justice, liberty would mean nothing. Without equal protection of criminal codes, might makes right. Victors are those with the biggest fists, guns, intellects, and bank accounts who have appetites to misuse them for nefarious gain.
A truly free society proudly favors victims over perpetrators. It does not care about a victim’s color, creed, gender, sexual orientation or any other personal traits. It only knows the distinction between right and wrong, good and bad, and legal or illegal based on key major social agreements. That’s why we prosecute a killer wearing a badge just like a murderer wearing a gang tattoo.