This is a reading from John Winthrop, entitled “On Arbitrary Government.” In this excerpt, Winthrop attacks the idea of “Prescriipt justice” – in other words, that there should be universal penalties for the same crime.

This is a reading from John Winthrop, entitled “On Arbitrary Government.” In this excerpt, Winthrop attacks the idea of “Prescriipt justice” – in other words, that there should be universal penalties for the same crime. Why does he believe that true justice should not use set, fixed penalties, but should give the power to the judge to decide? Cite specific quotes from the text in support of your argument.