Fair ba si Edgecomb?

Fairness depends on the issue. On the film, Edgecomb showed a great deal of fairness. He lived by virtue of his profession that is why. Factually, he asked the prisoner if he wants to be free; the prisoner refused. In case he did accept the offer to be free and Edgecomb let it be, then he is unfair.
The laws of God are not the same as the laws created by man. The laws of God look at the absolute truth and are applied at the so-called judgment day in heaven; on the other hand, the earthly laws are applied through the so-called judgment on a trial court. Paul Edgecomb must act by virtue of his profession, and any personal attachments should be forestalled. Again, choices are free. If Coffey is really meant to be free, he must have done something on the trial court for him to be proven innocent.