[anoncoward111]

While you aren't wrong, I think the original commenter was trying to say "it shouldn't be this way".

Pre-trial detention is a thing too, of course. They can afford bail, but many innocent people who literally did not do the crime they're accused of still sit in jail for months/years waiting for a trial.

[tptacek]

I'm not sure what "should" has to do with it! Complicated cases are complicated. Simple cases aren't.

I think directionally most people on HN already agree with you about cash bail. I certainly believe it should be done away with.