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To: Yashcheritsiy

I understand the principle just fine. Others don’t understand that it is a two-edged sword. And given the likelihood that jurors are selected for their “stupidity,” I would argue that negative outcomes are more prevalent.


10 posted on 03/17/2012 8:21:28 AM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: 1rudeboy
I understand the principle just fine. Others don’t understand that it is a two-edged sword. And given the likelihood that jurors are selected for their “stupidity,” I would argue that negative outcomes are more prevalent.

I agree.
One of the main qualiifications for being a juror on a high profile case is ignorance of a major event.

Do you know who OJ Simpson is?
Yes. He is an ex NFL football player accused of killing his wife and a man named Ron Coleman. - rejected

Next. do you know who OJ Simpson is?
I don't watch that much TV, but the name Simpson is familiar to me.
. Is he the son in the TV series the Simpsons? -qualified

14 posted on 03/17/2012 8:46:25 AM PDT by Capt. Tom (60)
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To: 1rudeboy

Well, good for you.


23 posted on 03/17/2012 10:11:50 AM PDT by Yashcheritsiy
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