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We have seen many times over the years where jurys make their judgements based on emotions and not on the rule of law or the facts.
-The Menendez brothers after killing their parents were found not guilty by the jury. Being asked why they decided the case that way the reason given was "Those boys are so handsome and now they don't even have a mother."
-The many crimanils that are relased because they "Found Religion/God"
I would support professional jurys
What are your thoughts?
Thanks
Remember that movie with Robert Duvall and John Travolta, called 'A Civil Action'. I like this quote from it.
"This stopped being about justice, as soon as it entered a court of law."
Very true. The sytem is setup in a way that the courtroom gives you a SHOT at justice. It does not guarantee it. Professional juries would be susceptible to bribes, the same as judges and district attorneys are. I like the current system of unique juries our our "peers". It's not a perfect system, by a long stretch, however. I wouldn't mind some required classes in high school that would try to prepare our citizens to be better/impartial jurors. I don't see it happening, though.
I have the right to be tried by a jury of my peers.
Would a professional jury meet that standard?
BTS
I think such an idea would be immediately challenged on constitutional grounds.
However, with all indications being that O.J. is probably going to get off Scott-Free yet again, (and the ridiculous juror worship over Michael Jackson) - probably such a thing could get some momenturm.
Speaking of which, are they ever going to try that Phil Spector guy again for killing that movie star girl?
i would, as long as there is a way to rotate these people from one jurisdiction to another quite frequently
No way. The US "justice" system is anything but just. 1 out of 150 Americans are now in prison, 1 out of every 36 black americans are in prison. The system is broken- too many archaic laws, a court system that in actuality presumes guilt rather than innocence before trial, minimum mandatory sentencing, are just some of the more common travesties of justice currently infecting the system.
The last thing we need are "professional" jurors- not only would that be unconstitutional, it would make a corrupt system that much worse. For every OJ that walks, there are busloads of innocents that get railroaded. Pray that you don't become one of them. Freedom is an illusion, open your eyes and see.
BA-
PS- Some reading material on the subject:
http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=SAC20050830&articleId=885
http://www.geocities.com/silentdestiny36/legalinjustice.html
http://www.massnews.com/2003_Editions/3_March/030703_mn_american_legal_system_corrupt.shtml
http://www.newswithviews.com/Usher/david12.htm
http://mathaba.net/x.htm?http://mathaba.net/0_index.shtml?x=59525
I've wondered about this before. Particularly after being called, and hearing my husbands experiences when he served.
But have you ever seen "12 Angry Men"? Great film.
No way. The US "justice" system is anything but just. 1 out of 150 Americans are now in prison, 1 out of every 36 black americans are in prison. The system is broken- too many archaic laws, a court system that in actuality presumes guilt rather than innocence before trial, minimum mandatory sentencing, are just some of the more common travesties of justice currently infecting the system.
The biggest part is that we criminalize what are called "victimless crimes". If there are no victims, something should not be a crims. A large part of the problem is the drug war.
BTS
Remember that the lawyers still would have to agree on which "pro" jurors they will have at their trials. I understand about the constitution and the jury of peers. However this would still be a jury of peers in that the jurors would still be private citizens. I know very few folks that like jury duty and it is a hassle for the court system to set them up. I also think there needs to be more disernment there.
Yet we could probably use more intelligence in all areas of government.
I know very few folks that like jury duty and it is a hassle for the court system to set them up.
I think this says something about the quality of our citizenry. It is very sad that people won't step up to do their part in order to ensure the functioning of our justice system.
BTS
